Boy · #6,194 in 2026

Markese

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

Current Rank

#6,194

Peak Rank

#1,706 (1995)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-12%

1974

First Year

2026

Last Year

1995

Peak Year

#1706

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Markese

Markese first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1974, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1995, when 52 Markeses were born — ranking #1,706 that year. As of 2026, Markese ranks #6,194 for baby boys with 14 births, gradually falling (-12%). In total, more than 1K Markeses 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 Markese

Phonetically similar names — useful when Markese 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 Markese

What does the name Markese mean?

Markese is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1974. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Markese in 2026?

In 2026, Markese ranks #6,194 among boys' names in the U.S., with 14 babies given the name that year.

When was Markese most popular?

Markese reached its peak popularity in 1995, ranking #1,706 that year with 52 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Markese most popular?

Markese has historically been most popular in Missouri, Virginia, Georgia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Markese.

Is Markese a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Markese?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Markese include Mordecai, Christo, Donnald. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Markese

Markese is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Markese's peak popularity came in 1995 when it ranked #1,706. Use the chart and map above to compare Markese'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.