Marqui
Primarily a boy's name of French origin with 307 recorded births. Also given to 59 girls.
Meaning & Origin
Fewer than 307 Americans have ever been named Marqui. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and peaked modestly at 18 births in 1994 — rare enough to be distinctive, with just enough history to feel grounded.
Marqui is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Marqui is a boy's and girl's baby name of French origin, a variant of Marquis — from the French title marquis meaning 'nobleman' or 'lord of the marches' — a rank of European nobility between duke and count. As a given name in the U.S., Marquis and its variants carry the dignity of French aristocratic naming.
Marqui's shorter spelling gives the classic Marquis a more streamlined, contemporary form. It belongs to the family of Marquis/Markis/Marquee names that have been popular in African American communities, each carrying the nobility and authority of the French title with pride and confidence.
EtymologyShow more
Marqui first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1970. Arriving in the 1970s, Marqui appeared during a period when American naming was beginning to diversify beyond the traditional Anglo-Saxon and biblical pools.
Its French classification suggests a path from french linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Marqui has 33+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1970.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 7 | — |
| 2010s | 7 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 66 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 111 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 88 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 28 | — |
The Story of Marqui
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1994, Marqui is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Marqui are most likely born between 1984 and 2004.
How rare is Marqui?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Marqui is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1970, peaked in the 1990s with 111 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Marqui by the numbers
- Would fill 6 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(33 years, 1970–2021)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 | #10389 |
| 2017 | 7 | #10390 |
| 2007 | 10 | #7968 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6336 |
| 2005 | 5 | #12657 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7348 |
| 2003 | 7 | #9282 |
| 2002 | 7 | #9050 |
| 2001 | 14 | #5310 |
| 1999 | 11 | #5905 |
| 1998 | 14 | #4796 |
| 1997 | 8 | #7042 |
| 1996 | 10 | #5821 |
| 1995 | 5 | #9784 |
| 1994 | 18 | #3700 |
| 1993 | 16 | #3952 |
| 1992 | 8 | #6478 |
| 1991 | 13 | #4390 |
| 1990 | 8 | #6203 |
| 1989 | 10 | #5050 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Marqui as a Girl's Name
Though more common for boys, Marqui has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 59 births since 1984.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1970–2021