Boy · #9,599 in 2026

Markes

Markes is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Julie Markes, American writer Larry Markes (1921–1999), American comedian, singer, and screenwriter Ronny Markes, Brazilian mixed martial artist

Current Rank
#9,599
Peak Rank
#4,094 (1994)
Total Babies
153
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1930
First Year
2011
Last Year
1994
Peak Year
#4094
Peak Rank
153
Total Count
20
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Markes

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Markes is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Julie Markes, American writer Larry Markes (1921–1999), American comedian, singer, and screenwriter Ronny Markes, Brazilian mixed martial artist

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The Story of Markes

Markes first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1930, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1994, when 15 Markess were born — ranking #4,094 that year. As of 2026, Markes ranks #9,599 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 153 Markess have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Markes

Phonetically similar names — useful when Markes 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 Markes

What does the name Markes mean?
Markes is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Julie Markes, American writer Larry Markes (1921–1999), American comedian, singer, and screenwriter Ronny Markes, Brazilian mixed martial artist
How popular is Markes in 2026?
In 2026, Markes ranks #9,599 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Markes most popular?
Markes reached its peak popularity in 1994, ranking #4,094 that year with 15 babies given the name.
Is Markes a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Markes is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Markes?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Markes include Fernie, Honorio, Trev. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Markes

Markes is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1930 and has accumulated 153 births in the dataset. Markes's peak popularity came in 1994 when it ranked #4,094. Use the chart and map above to compare Markes'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.