Unisex · #3,514 in 2026

Marz

Current Rank
#3,514
Peak Rank
#3,226 (2023)
Total Babies
280
5-Yr Trend
+85%
👧 Girl peak #7,238 (81 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,226 (280 total)
👦As Boy Name
2012
First Year
2026
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#3226
Peak Rank
280
Total Count
15
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2019
First Year
2026
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#7238
Peak Rank
81
Total Count
8
Years Active

The Story of Marz

As a girl name

Marz first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2019, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 15 Marzs were born — ranking #7,238 that year. As of 2026, Marz ranks #9,148 for girls with 9 births, holding steady (+2%). In total, more than 81 Marzs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Marz first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2012, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 37 Marzs were born — ranking #3,226 that year. As of 2026, Marz ranks #3,514 for boys with 33 births, rising sharply (+85% over the past five years). In total, more than 280 Marzs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Marz

Phonetically similar names — useful when Marz 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 Marz

What does the name Marz mean?
Marz is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2012. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Marz in 2026?
In 2026, Marz ranks #3,514 among boys' names in the U.S., with 33 babies given the name that year.
When was Marz most popular?
Marz reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #3,226 that year with 37 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Marz most popular?
Marz has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Marz.
Is Marz a unisex name?
Yes — Marz is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 22% of Marzs assigned female and 78% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Marz?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Marz include Strider, Ihsan, Eathen. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Marz

Marz is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2012 and has accumulated 280 births in the dataset. Marz's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #3,226. Use the chart and map above to compare Marz'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.