Marco
How to say it: MAR-koh · /ˈmɑrkoʊ/
Italian form of Marcus, from Latin 'Marcus', thought to derive from Mars, the Roman god of war.
Marco was the 355th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 862 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 21% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #361 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 | #355 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 862 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,549 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −21% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #361 |
| In France, 2025 | #419 among boys’ names, 90 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Well below the high of the 2000s, Marco continues in steady use. Further softening seems likely ahead.
What goes with it
With both softness and crisp edges, Marco sounds strong and travels well. Luca belongs in the same orbit.
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Nicknames
- Marc
Other spellings
Honouring a Marco in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Marco is about 1 in 148.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish.
In France: #419 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #466. Ireland: #457.
Famous people named Marco
- Marco Polo (1254–1324)Venetian explorer and merchant who travelled through Asia
- Marco van Basten (born 1964)Dutch association football player and manager
- Marco Reus (born 1989)German association football player
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