Unisex · #12,230 in 2026

Marque

A brand is a name, term, design, symbol or any other feature that distinguishes one seller's goods or service from those of other sellers. Brands are studied in business, marketing, and advertising and used for recognition and, importantly, to create and store value as brand equity for the object identified, to the benefit of the brand's customers, its owners and shareholders.

Current Rank
#12,230
Peak Rank
#1,618 (1988)
Total Babies
1K
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #6,588 (140 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,618 (1K total)
👦As Boy Name
1951
First Year
2023
Last Year
1988
Peak Year
#1618
Peak Rank
1K
Total Count
63
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1961
First Year
1999
Last Year
1991
Peak Year
#6588
Peak Rank
140
Total Count
18
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Marque

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

A brand is a name, term, design, symbol or any other feature that distinguishes one seller's goods or service from those of other sellers. Brands are studied in business, marketing, and advertising and used for recognition and, importantly, to create and store value as brand equity for the object identified, to the benefit of the brand's customers, its owners and shareholders.

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Etymology
The word brand , originally meaning a burning piece of wood, comes from a Middle English brand , meaning "torch", from an Old English brand . It came to also mean the mark from burning with a branding iron.
Origin & history
In pre-literate society, the distinctive shape of amphorae provided potential customers with information about goods and quality. Pictured: Amphorae for wine and oil, Archaeological Museum of Dion . Branding and labeling have an ancient history. Branding probably began with the practice of branding livestock to deter theft. Images of the branding of cattle occur in ancient Egyptian tombs dating to around 2,700 BCE. Over time, purchasers realized that the brand provided information about origin as well as about ownership, and could serve as a guide to quality. Branding was adapted by farmers, p

The Story of Marque

As a girl name

Marque first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1961, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 13 Marques were born — ranking #6,588 that year. As of 2026, Marque ranks #12,688 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 140 Marques have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Marque first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1951, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1988, when 44 Marques were born — ranking #1,618 that year. As of 2026, Marque ranks #12,230 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 1K Marques have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Marque

Phonetically similar names — useful when Marque 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Marque

What does the name Marque mean?
A brand is a name, term, design, symbol or any other feature that distinguishes one seller's goods or service from those of other sellers. Brands are studied in business, marketing, and advertising and used for recognition and, importantly, to create and store value as brand equity for the object identified, to the benefit of the brand's customers, its owners and shareholders.
How popular is Marque in 2026?
In 2026, Marque ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Marque most popular?
Marque reached its peak popularity in 1988, ranking #1,618 that year with 44 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Marque most popular?
Marque has historically been most popular in North Carolina, Virginia, Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Marque.
Is Marque a unisex name?
Yes — Marque is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 12% of Marques assigned female and 88% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Marque?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Marque include Bernardino, Frantz, Savalas. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Marque

Marque is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1951 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Marque's peak popularity came in 1988 when it ranked #1,618. Use the chart and map above to compare Marque'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.