Marquis Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name 'Marquis' originates from Old French and signifies a nobleman or ruler of a border province. It evolved from Latin through Old French into its modern usage in English. The name carries connotations of nobility and authority, with no direct biblical relevance. Historically, it gained prominence during the Middle Ages as a title of nobility and remains linked to elegance and aristocracy today.
The name Marquis is most popular in District of Columbia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South 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, Marquis has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled 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, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Marquis' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2431st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2826th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1906th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 712th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 328th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 500th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1055th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6998th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4414th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 18926th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Marquis' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Marquis"
Pronunciation
/mɑːrˈkiː/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The term 'Marquis' is derived from the Old French word 'marquis', which itself comes from the Latin 'marchio', meaning 'ruler of a border province'. The title was used in medieval France to denote a nobleman who was responsible for the defense of the borders.
Meaning
Nobleman, border ruler
Language Evolution
Latin: marchio, Old French: marquis, Modern English: marquis
Historical Usage
The title gained popularity during the Middle Ages in France and spread to other European countries as a rank of nobility. It has been used to denote a high-ranking noble who holds land and authority over a certain region.
Variants & Derivatives
Marquess, Mark, Markis
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary society, the title 'Marquis' is less commonly used but still conveys a sense of nobility and aristocracy. It is often associated with elegance and historical significance.
Famous People
Marquis de Sade, Marquis de Lafayette
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Marquis"
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 "Marquis"
"Marquis" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2431st of 7545 | 181 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2826th of 6773 | 132 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1906th of 7552 | 328 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 712th of 10718 | 2,115 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 328th of 16616 | 11,266 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 500th of 24088 | 8,081 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1055th of 23106 | 2,350 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 6998th of 19264 | 98 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4414th of 27321 | 330 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 18926th of 35406 | 46 |
Regional Popularity of "Marquis" by Generation for Male 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) |
23.56% 692nd/2937 |
20.93% 729th/3483 |
16.80% 591st/3518 |
19.86% 803rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
9.09% 335th/3685 |
6.37% 285th/4475 |
5.18% 269th/5194 |
7.80% 493rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
10.43% 478th/4582 |
8.23% 425th/5164 |
5.87% 429th/7313 |
11.43% 853rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
23.90% 952nd/3984 |
25.63% 1150th/4487 |
13.13% 896th/6822 |
25.56% 1604th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Marquis" 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) |
- | - | - |
80.86% 5108th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Marquis"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Marquis" 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.