Boy · #12,323 in 2026

Markeis

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

Current Rank

#12,323

Peak Rank

#5,578 (2005)

Total Babies

302

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1976

First Year

2022

Last Year

2005

Peak Year

#5578

Peak Rank

302

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Markeis

Markeis first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1976, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 14 Markeiss were born — ranking #5,578 that year. As of 2026, Markeis ranks #12,323 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 302 Markeiss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Markeis

Phonetically similar names — useful when Markeis 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 Markeis

What does the name Markeis mean?

Markeis is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1976. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Markeis in 2026?

In 2026, Markeis ranks #12,323 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Markeis most popular?

Markeis reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #5,578 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Markeis a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Markeis?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Markeis include Harel, Uday, Kerron. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Markeis

Markeis is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 302 births in the dataset. Markeis's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #5,578. Use the chart and map above to compare Markeis'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.