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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Markus — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Markos|Marla
LatinBoy↑↑ Surging

Markus

MAR-kus · 2 syllables

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#1229
↑↑ Surging
#1229
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 28
Peak rank
#1131 in 2021
5yr change
+124 ranks
Birth frequency
4.5 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 #1229 · 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
Markus

Popularity score: 28  ·  SSA Rank: #1229

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
94
Higher than 94% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+124 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
3 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ClassicLatin RootRomanStrong2-syllableMasculineTimelessWarrior SpiritHistorical
Character
strong leadershipsteadfast determinationanalytical mindprotective naturedisciplined focus
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Markuss

athleticversatileintelligentresilientinnovative
STRONG
High confidence

Markus is a Latin boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1229 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +124 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1229 · rare
Markus at a Glance
Meaning:From Latin 'Marcus', derived from Mars, the Roman god of war. Associated with strength and warrior spirit.
Language root:Latin · Roman
Peak rank:#1131 in 2021
5yr change:+124 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
MarcusMarkMarcMartinMarcoMarkos
Similar Style
JuliusAugustusMaximusAdrian◈VictorRoman
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Markus
JulianLucasFelixHelenaSophiaClaraDominicOlivia
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Markus illustration
Name Intelligence
Markus · Overview
Summary

Markus is a Latin boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1229 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Markus scores 94/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 124 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Classic · Strong · Regal character
Markus carries a bold, serious, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Markus is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
markus.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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