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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Mark — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Marjory|Markai
LatinBoy→ Stable

Mark

MARK · 1 syllables

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Boy
#246
→ Stable

Also ranked: Girl — · → Stable

#246
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 44
Peak rank
#235 in 2020
5yr change
+4 ranks
Birth frequency
4.0 per 10,000 births
Sex split
92% boy · 8% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #246 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Latin boy names
Mark

Popularity score: 44  ·  SSA Rank: #246

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
56
Higher than 56% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+4 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
1 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
LatinClassicStrong1-syllableBiblicalTimelessMasculine-leaning
Character
strong determinationsteady reliabilitynatural leadershipdirect honestypractical wisdom
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Marks

versatileresilientambitiousauthenticdedicated
STRONG
High confidence

Mark is a Latin boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #246 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +4 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#246 · niche
Mark at a Glance
Meaning:Derived from Mars, the Roman god of war. Historically used to denote strength, vigor, and masculine virtue.
Language root:Latin
Peak rank:#235 in 2020
5yr change:+4 ranks
Sex usage:92% boy · 8% girl
Notable bearers
Mark Twain
Author
Mark Wahlberg
Actor
Mark Zuckerberg
Entrepreneur
Mark Ruffalo
Actor
Similar Sound
MarcMarkoMarcosMariusMarten
Similar Style
LukeJamesDavidPeterPaul
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Sibling names that pair naturally with Mark
ClaireAnnaGraceHenryBenjaminSamuel
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Mark illustration
Name Intelligence
Mark · Overview
Summary

Mark is a Latin boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #246 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Classic · Strong character
Mark carries a bold, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
mark.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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