Marco Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Marco has Italian origins and is derived from the Latin 'Marcus', related to the god Mars, symbolizing warlike traits. It has evolved through historical forms like Marcus and Mark. The name has a rich historical usage, gaining popularity during the Middle Ages, and it is currently perceived as strong and adventurous. Notable figures with this name include the explorer Marco Polo and politician Marco Rubio.
The name Marco is most popular in Arizona, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Marco has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Marco' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1085th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1072nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 607th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 284th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 224th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 206th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 352nd out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 9204th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5966th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7487th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 19106th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Marco' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Marco"
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑːrkoʊ/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
The name Marco is derived from the Latin name 'Marcus', which is believed to be related to the name of the Roman god of war, Mars. It signifies strength and bravery.
Meaning
warlike
Language Evolution
Marcus, Marcos, Mark
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly in Italy, and has remained a common name in various cultures over the centuries.
Variants & Derivatives
Mark, Marcos, Marc, Marek
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Marco is seen as a strong and classic name, often associated with adventure and exploration, partly due to the famous explorer Marco Polo.
Famous People
Marco Polo, Marco van Basten, Marco Rubio, Marco Belinelli
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Marco"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Marco"
"Marco" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1085th of 7545 | 664 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1072nd of 6773 | 699 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 607th of 7552 | 2,929 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 284th of 10718 | 11,224 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 224th of 16616 | 20,268 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 206th of 24088 | 28,543 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 352nd of 23106 | 11,376 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 9204th of 9204 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 12526th of 12526 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5966th of 19264 | 130 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 7487th of 27321 | 154 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 19106th of 35406 | 45 |
Regional Popularity of "Marco" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
83.05% 1176th/1416 |
33.43% 461st/1379 |
- |
62.70% 716th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
73.67% 1139th/1546 |
35.15% 547th/1556 |
68.25% 1606th/2353 |
43.37% 671st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
29.73% 662nd/2227 |
20.08% 488th/2430 |
25.66% 732nd/2853 |
13.77% 382nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
13.21% 388th/2937 |
7.52% 262nd/3483 |
8.70% 306th/3518 |
5.49% 222nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
8.49% 313th/3685 |
5.50% 246th/4475 |
4.89% 254th/5194 |
2.33% 147th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
6.29% 288th/4582 |
4.18% 216th/5164 |
2.99% 219th/7313 |
2.16% 161st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
12.40% 494th/3984 |
6.55% 294th/4487 |
5.60% 382nd/6822 |
4.62% 290th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Marco" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
60.55% 3825th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
94.43% 7047th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Marco"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Marco" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.