Marquis
Pronunciation: [ m-ahrk-EE ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Marquis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 474 babies have been named Marquis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marquis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #47,338 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #47,338
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Marquis
Marquis is a girl name .
Is Marquis a boy or girl name? Marquis is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #47,338 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,472. Marquis is more commonly used as a boy name.
Marquis is currently ranked #47,338 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marquis include Mar, Marq, Marqy, Marqie, Uis, Uisy, Uisie, May, Maie, and Markins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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