Boy · #12,153 in 2026

Markas

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

Current Rank

#12,153

Peak Rank

#5,519 (1991)

Total Babies

151

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1980

First Year

2018

Last Year

1991

Peak Year

#5519

Peak Rank

151

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Markas

Markas first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1980, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 9 Markass were born — ranking #5,519 that year. As of 2026, Markas ranks #12,153 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 151 Markass have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Markas

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Markas

What does the name Markas mean?

Markas is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1980. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Markas in 2026?

In 2026, Markas ranks #12,153 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Markas most popular?

Markas reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #5,519 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Markas a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Markas?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Markas include Hance, Gregorey, Renne. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Markas

Markas is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1980 and has accumulated 151 births in the dataset. Markas's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #5,519. Use the chart and map above to compare Markas'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.