Boy · #9,708 in 2026

Marqual

Name: Popularity of the name Marqual in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Marqual, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,708

Peak Rank

#4,668 (1997)

Total Babies

161

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1986

First Year

2012

Last Year

1997

Peak Year

#4668

Peak Rank

161

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Marqual

Marqual first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1986, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1997, when 13 Marquals were born — ranking #4,668 that year. As of 2026, Marqual ranks #9,708 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 161 Marquals have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Marqual

Phonetically similar names — useful when Marqual is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Marqual

What does the name Marqual mean?

Marqual is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1986. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Marqual in 2026?

In 2026, Marqual ranks #9,708 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Marqual most popular?

Marqual reached its peak popularity in 1997, ranking #4,668 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Marqual a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Marqual is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Marqual?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Marqual include Taro, Eliasar, Jaray. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Marqual

Marqual is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1986 and has accumulated 161 births in the dataset. Marqual's peak popularity came in 1997 when it ranked #4,668. Use the chart and map above to compare Marqual's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.