Boy · #6,668 in 2026

Marik

Name: Popularity of the name Marik in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Marik, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,668

Peak Rank

#3,891 (2018)

Total Babies

306

5-Yr Trend

-28%

1998

First Year

2026

Last Year

2018

Peak Year

#3891

Peak Rank

306

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Marik

Marik first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1998, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 27 Mariks were born — ranking #3,891 that year. As of 2026, Marik ranks #6,668 for baby boys with 12 births, falling sharply (-28%). In total, more than 306 Mariks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Marik

Phonetically similar names — useful when Marik is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Maric
Marich
Marak
Merrick
Meric
Myrick
Moric
Naric
Marek
Mirac
Maverick
Mavrick

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Marik

What does the name Marik mean?

Marik is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1998. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Marik in 2026?

In 2026, Marik ranks #6,668 among boys' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.

When was Marik most popular?

Marik reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #3,891 that year with 27 babies given the name.

Is Marik a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Marik is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Marik?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Marik include Yago, Kasin, Nephi. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Marik

Marik is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1998 and has accumulated 306 births in the dataset. Marik's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #3,891. Use the chart and map above to compare Marik'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.