Marc
How to say it: MAHRK · /ˈmɑrk/
French and Catalan form of Mark; from Latin 'Marcus', possibly derived from Mars, Roman god of war.
Marc was the 242nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 162 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1970s, its births are down about 36% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #277 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #242 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 162 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,036 |
| Peak decade | 1970s |
| Change over 10 years | −36% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #277 |
| In France, 2025 | #293 among boys’ names, 130 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
In the 1970s Marc hit its summit and has eased back ever since. Far from that level today, it is set to slip a bit more.
What goes with it
Sharp and compact in a single burst, Marc sounds soft yet crisp with strength that travels well. Luc aligns in spirit.
Honouring a Marc in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Marc is about 1 in 85.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish, Welsh.
In France: #293 for boys in 2025.
Ireland: #422.
Famous people named Marc
- Marc Chagall (1887–1985)Belarusian-French artist
- Marc Hagit Cucurella (born 1998)Spanish association football player
- Marc Bartra (born 1991)Spanish soccer player
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