Boy · #9,752 in 2026

Marquay

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

Current Rank

#9,752

Peak Rank

#5,157 (1998)

Total Babies

213

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1985

First Year

2019

Last Year

1998

Peak Year

#5157

Peak Rank

213

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Marquay

Marquay first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1985, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1998, when 12 Marquays were born — ranking #5,157 that year. As of 2026, Marquay ranks #9,752 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 213 Marquays have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Marquay

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Marquay

What does the name Marquay mean?

Marquay is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1985. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Marquay in 2026?

In 2026, Marquay ranks #9,752 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Marquay most popular?

Marquay reached its peak popularity in 1998, ranking #5,157 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Marquay a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Marquay?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Marquay include Lathaniel, Dashan, Caprice. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Marquay

Marquay is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1985 and has accumulated 213 births in the dataset. Marquay's peak popularity came in 1998 when it ranked #5,157. Use the chart and map above to compare Marquay'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.