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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Marko — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Markiyah|Markon
LatinBoy↑↑ Surging

Marko

MAR-ko · 2 syllables

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#1867
↑↑ Surging
#1867
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 24
Peak rank
#1858 in 2020
5yr change
+298 ranks
Birth frequency
2.4 per 100,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

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

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1867 · 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
Marko

Popularity score: 24  ·  SSA Rank: #1867

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
92
Higher than 92% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+298 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
4 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Latin RootSlavicClassicStrong2-syllableMasculineInternationalEuropeanMars associationTimeless
Character
strong determinationnatural leadershiphonest directnessloyal friendship
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Markos

athleticdeterminedcompetitivedisciplineddedicated
STRONG
High confidence

Marko is a Latin boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1867 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +298 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1867 · rare
Marko at a Glance
Meaning:Derived from Marcus, meaning 'dedicated to Mars' (Roman god of war). Popular in Slavic regions as a masculine form.
Language root:Latin · Slavic
Peak rank:#1858 in 2020
5yr change:+298 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Marko Milic
Professional footballer
Marko Munih
Retired footballer
Similar Sound
MarcoMarkoMarcusMarioMilo◈Mateo
Similar Style
Luca◈DiegoNico◈PaoloJavierStefano
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Marko
LuciaStellaElenaAlessioMatteoSofia
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Marko illustration
Name Intelligence
Marko · Overview
Summary

Marko is a Latin boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1867 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Marko scores 92/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 298 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Classic · Strong character
Marko carries a bold, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Marko is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
marko.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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