Marcos is a distinctive choice, ranked #2014 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Marcos in their class.
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UK Rank 2025
#2014
US Rank #517
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About the Name Marcos
Marcos has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1287 places in five years. It was most popular in 2003 at #976 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Marcos is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Marcos in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #482, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Marcos
Unlikely. With around 12 UK babies named Marcos per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Marcos in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Marcos is declining: down 379 places since 2020, to #2,014 in 2025. It peaked at #976 in 2003.
Marcos is more popular in the US (#482) than in the UK (#2922). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Marcos appears in the US top 500 at #482 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
12
UK babies named Marcos (2025)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 379 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Marcos
Almost certainly the only Marcos in the class
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UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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