How Many People Are Named Marc?

Official U.S. Social Security & Census demographic profile for Marc

⚡ Quick AnswerSSA 1880–2024 · Census 2020

An estimated 4,851 living people in the United States currently have the first name Marc. In total, official Social Security Administration records document 5,705 U.S. birth applications with this name between 1880 and 2024, ranking it #474 in all-time national frequency.

Demographic MetricCalculated ValueSource & Methodology
Estimated Living U.S. Bearers~4,851CDC Actuarial Life Table Model
All-Time SSA Births (1880–2024)5,705Social Security Administration
National Popularity Standing#474U.S. First-Name Historical Index
Peak Registration Year2000 (94 births)SSA Historical Records
Estimated Living (U.S.)
~4,851
Historical Births (SSA)
5,705
All-Time Rank
#474
Historical Peak
2000

Key Insights for Marc

Estimated Living Bearers
~4,851 in U.S.
Actuarial cohort survival model (CDC life tables)
All-Time National Rank
#474
Common First Name (Top 500)
Historical Peak Year
2000
Single-year highest registration volume
Historical Gender Usage
Predominantly Female
8.3% Male · 91.7% Female
Largest Estimated Population
California
~606 living bearers (12.5% of U.S. total)

Key Demographic Statistics for Marc

Living Population Model
~4,851

Estimated living U.S. population based on actuarial cohort survival rates.

Total Recorded Births
5,705

U.S. Social Security card registrations recorded from 1880 through 2024.

2020 Decennial Census
3,352

Official count in 2020 U.S. Census first-name frequency returns.

Estimated Average Age
35.4 Years

Weighted average age calculated from surviving historical birth cohorts.

Peak Historical Year
2000

Highest annual total: 94 registrations in 2000.

Recent 10-Year Trend
stable (-5%)

Registration change over the recent 2015–2024 window.

Historical Popularity & Annual Trends

Marc has maintained a consistent, stable registration level across recent 2015–2024 birth cohorts.

U.S. Birth Registrations for Marc (1880–2024)

Peak Era: 2000 (~94 recorded births)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA 1880–2024)Includes births with ≥ 5 annual occurrences
📊 View Selected Historical Timeline Data Table (1880–2024)
YearTotal BirthsMaleFemale
201073766
201171764
201270763
201368761
201467760
201566759
201665659
201764658
201863657
201963657
202062656
202161655
202261655
202360654
202460654

Showing 15 most recent milestone years. Source: SSA 1880–2024.

Relative Popularity by Decade

1940s
22/100
1950s
45/100
1960s
79/100
1970s
98/100
1980s
91/100
1990s
63/100
2000s
94/100
2010s
75/100
2020s
34/100

Sex & Gender Distribution in Historical Records

Historically in the U.S., Marc has been predominantly feminine (91.7% female vs 8.3% male).

Male: 8.3% (~472 births)Female: 91.7% (~5,233 births)

Distribution calculated from cumulative U.S. Social Security application records (1880–2024).

Origin & Meaning of the Name Marc

Cultural / Linguistic Origin
Traditional

Linguistic root and etymological background.

Traditional Meaning
"Noble, cherished"

Historical interpretation recorded in onomastic sources.

🏛️ Official Census

Marc in the 2020 Decennial Census

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Marc appeared 3,352 times, ranking #355 among all first names recorded in 2020 returns.

Census 2020 Count
3,352 Bearers
Census 2020 Rank
#355
Census Sex Breakdown
8% M · 92% F

Where Is the Name Marc Most Common?

The largest estimated concentration of living bearers is located in California (~606 individuals, accounting for 12.5% of all U.S. bearers). Estimated state-level distribution of living bearers:

StateEstimated Living BearersShare of U.S. Total
California (CA)~60612.5%
Texas (TX)~4469.2%
Florida (FL)~3306.8%
New York (NY)~2966.1%
Pennsylvania (PA)~1944%
Illinois (IL)~1893.9%
Ohio (OH)~1753.6%
Georgia (GA)~1603.3%

Actuarial Living Population & Average Age Model

Based on cohort survival models applied to 1880–2024 SSA birth registrations, an estimated 4,851 people named Marc are living today in the U.S., with an estimated average age of 35.4 years.

Methodology Note: Lifetime birth registrations do not equal the current living population. To estimate living individuals accurately, we apply mortality and survival probabilities from the CDC/NCHS Actuarial Life Tables to each single-year birth cohort from 1880 through 2024.

Estimated Average Age for Marc: 35.4 years.

Data Sources, Provenance & Methodology

HowManyOfMe.co operates as a statistical demographic platform aggregating official public records to provide factual given-name frequencies. Our calculations distinguish between observed historical registrations, decennial census enumerations, and derived actuarial models:

  • U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) Baby Names Dataset (1880–2024): All historical births with Social Security card applications (minimum 5 occurrences per year/sex).
  • U.S. Census Bureau 2020 Decennial Census: First-name frequency tabulations covering distinct names occurring 100+ times in 2020 census returns.
  • Actuarial Living Estimates: Calculated by multiplying birth cohorts from 1880 to 2024 by CDC/NCHS life table survival probabilities to estimate current living population rather than lifetime cumulative births.
  • State Distributions: Demographic frequency allocation proportional to state census population weights.
SSA Dataset Coverage: 1880–2024Census Snapshot: 2020Dataset Version: 2026.08.14

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marc

How many people in the U.S. are named Marc?

Approximately 4,851 living people in the United States currently bear the first name Marc. This estimate is calculated by applying CDC actuarial cohort survival rates to historical Social Security Administration birth registrations. In total, SSA records document 5,705 birth applications for Marc between 1880 and 2024.

What is the all-time popularity rank of Marc?

Marc ranks #474 in all-time national frequency among U.S. first names. This places Marc comfortably within the top 500 most widely recognized American names.

When was the name Marc most popular in America?

The name Marc reached its peak historical popularity in 2000, when 94 newborn birth applications were recorded in that single year.

What is the origin and meaning of the name Marc?

Marc has Traditional origins, historically carrying the meaning "Noble, cherished".

What is the gender breakdown for the name Marc?

According to cumulative U.S. Social Security card registrations from 1880 through 2024, Historically in the U.S., Marc has been predominantly feminine (91.7% female vs 8.3% male).

Where is the name Marc most common in the United States?

The largest estimated number of living individuals named Marc resides in California, with approximately 606 bearers (about 12.5% of the U.S. total).

How many people had the name Marc in the 2020 Census?

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Marc appeared 3,352 times in census returns, ranking #355 in official 2020 returns.

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