Everything about the name MARCOS

Meaning, origin, history

Marcos is of Latin origin, meaning 'warlike'. It is derived from the Roman family name Marcius, which was thought to be connected to the ancient Mars, the Roman god of war. In Spanish-speaking countries, Marcos is a popular given name, often associated with notable figures like Mexican-American actor Marco Perego and Brazilian football coach Marcos Felipe da Silva. The name gained significant attention in recent years due to the rise of political figure and former president of Argentina, Mauricio Macri, whose full name is Juan Horacio Mauricio Macri.

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Popularity of the name MARCOS since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

Based on the statistics provided for the name Marcos in the United States from 1888 to 2023, we can observe several trends and patterns over time.

From 1888 to 1966, the number of births with the name Marcos fluctuated between 5 and 24 births per year. However, starting from 1967, there was a significant increase in the popularity of this name. In fact, from 1967 onwards, the number of births with the name Marcos consistently exceeded 100 each year.

The peak years for the name Marcos were between 1985 and 2007, during which time it experienced its highest popularity. The highest number of births occurred in 2000 with 1407 births, while the lowest was recorded in 2021 with only 601 births.

It is worth noting that the overall trend for the name Marcos shows a significant decrease in popularity after reaching its peak around the late 1990s and early 2000s. Despite this decline, it remains relatively popular compared to earlier periods, with over 600 births recorded annually from 2017 to 2023.

In conclusion, while the name Marcos experienced several ups and downs in popularity throughout history, it has been consistently popular among parents in recent decades. The total number of births with this name in the United States between 1888 and 2023 is 52,345.