Boy · #4,853 in 2026

Marus

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

Current Rank

#4,853

Peak Rank

#4,853 (1986)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1972

First Year

1986

Last Year

1986

Peak Year

#4853

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Marus

Marus first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1972, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1986, when 8 Maruss were born — ranking #4,853 that year. As of 2026, Marus ranks #4,853 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 35 Maruss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Marus

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

Morris
Maurice
Morus
Maurus
Maryse
Maras
Meris
Maros
Mirus
Moris
Morice
Morrice

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Marus

What does the name Marus mean?

Marus is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1972. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Marus in 2026?

In 2026, Marus ranks #4,853 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Marus most popular?

Marus reached its peak popularity in 1986, ranking #4,853 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Marus a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Marus?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Marus include Delia, Gaudencio, Terriel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Marus

Marus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 35 births in the dataset. Marus's peak popularity came in 1986 when it ranked #4,853. Use the chart and map above to compare Marus'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.