Marquise Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Marquise originates from the French word for a noble title, with roots in the medieval aristocracy. It conveys meanings of nobility and high rank. The name has evolved through various forms over time and gained popularity in the 19th century, often linked with elegance. It does not have biblical relevance. Today, it is viewed as a sophisticated name, associated with luxury and high social standing.
The name Marquise is most popular in Maryland, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Marquise has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Marquise' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2068th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 597th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 709th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1578th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8706th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5100th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 16883rd out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Marquise' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Marquise"
Pronunciation
/mɑːrˈkiːz/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name Marquise is derived from the French word 'marquis', which refers to a nobleman of high rank. It is associated with the title given to the noble class in medieval France.
Meaning
nobleman, title of nobility
Language Evolution
marquis, marquess, marchio
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 19th century, especially in literary and artistic circles, as it became associated with elegance and nobility.
Variants & Derivatives
Marquess, Markis, Mark
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Marquise is perceived as an elegant and sophisticated name, often associated with luxury and high social status.
Famous People
Marquise Goodwin, American football player, Marquise Brown, American football player
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Marquise"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Marquise"
"Marquise" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2068th of 10718 | 328 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 597th of 16616 | 4,321 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 709th of 24088 | 4,601 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1578th of 23106 | 1,291 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 8706th of 19264 | 63 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5100th of 27321 | 269 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 16883rd of 35406 | 60 |
Regional Popularity of "Marquise" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
58.86% 2050th/3483 |
49.26% 1733rd/3518 |
39.22% 1586th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
15.01% 553rd/3685 |
10.91% 488th/4475 |
10.47% 544th/5194 |
11.52% 728th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
13.75% 630th/4582 |
11.43% 590th/5164 |
8.92% 652nd/7313 |
15.84% 1182nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
29.52% 1176th/3984 |
35.66% 1600th/4487 |
22.54% 1538th/6822 |
42.43% 2663rd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Marquise" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Marquise"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Marquise" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.