Boy · #10,791 in 2026

Markeise

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

Current Rank

#10,791

Peak Rank

#4,878 (1996)

Total Babies

165

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1988

First Year

2021

Last Year

1996

Peak Year

#4878

Peak Rank

165

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Markeise

American parents first put Markeise on the record books as a baby boy name in 1988, with 6 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 1996, when 12 Markeises were born — ranking #4,878 that year. About 45% of every Markeise on record arrived during the 1990s, its defining decade. Markeise last appeared in the published SSA data in 2021, with 6 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 165 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1980s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Markeise

Phonetically similar names — useful when Markeise 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 Markeise

What does the name Markeise mean?

Markeise is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1988. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Markeise in 2026?

In 2026, Markeise ranks #10,791 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Markeise most popular?

Markeise reached its peak popularity in 1996, ranking #4,878 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Markeise a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Markeise?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Markeise include Stephfon, Dyon, Deddrick. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Markeise

Markeise is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1988 and has accumulated 165 births in the dataset. Markeise's peak popularity came in 1996 when it ranked #4,878. Use the chart and map above to compare Markeise'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.