Boy · #10,860 in 2026

Markham

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

Current Rank

#10,860

Peak Rank

#1,228 (1959)

Total Babies

469

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1944

First Year

2022

Last Year

1959

Peak Year

#1228

Peak Rank

469

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Markham

Markham first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1944, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1959, when 40 Markhams were born — ranking #1,228 that year. As of 2026, Markham ranks #10,860 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 469 Markhams have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Markham

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

Marcum
Marcom
Marken
Marcon
Markan
Marcan
Marking
Markin
Marca
Marka
Markka
Margen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Markham

What does the name Markham mean?

Markham is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1944. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Markham in 2026?

In 2026, Markham ranks #10,860 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Markham most popular?

Markham reached its peak popularity in 1959, ranking #1,228 that year with 40 babies given the name.

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

Markham has historically been most popular in California, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Markham.

Is Markham a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Markham?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Markham include Rodman, Tyre, Heinz. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Markham

Markham is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1944 and has accumulated 469 births in the dataset. Markham's peak popularity came in 1959 when it ranked #1,228. Use the chart and map above to compare Markham'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.