Unisex · #6,638 in 2026

Markie

Current Rank
#6,638
Peak Rank
#1,237 (1990)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
+8%
👧 Girl peak #1,237 (2K total)
👦 Boy peak #3,224 (336 total)
👧As Girl Name
1934
First Year
2026
Last Year
1990
Peak Year
#1237
Peak Rank
2K
Total Count
47
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1926
First Year
2021
Last Year
1991
Peak Year
#3224
Peak Rank
336
Total Count
44
Years Active

The Story of Markie

As a girl name

Markie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1934, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 134 Markies were born — ranking #1,237 that year. As of 2026, Markie ranks #6,638 for girls with 17 births, gradually rising (+8%). In total, more than 2K Markies have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Markie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1926, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 19 Markies were born — ranking #3,224 that year. As of 2026, Markie ranks #10,791 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 336 Markies have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Markie

Phonetically similar names — useful when Markie 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 Markie

What does the name Markie mean?
Markie is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1934. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Markie in 2026?
In 2026, Markie ranks #6,638 among girls' names in the U.S., with 17 babies given the name that year.
When was Markie most popular?
Markie reached its peak popularity in 1990, ranking #1,237 that year with 134 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Markie most popular?
Markie has historically been most popular in Nebraska, Utah, Arkansas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Markie.
Is Markie a unisex name?
Yes — Markie is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 83% of Markies assigned female and 17% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Markie?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Markie include Lala, Medie, Rosebud. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Markie

Markie is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1934 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Markie's peak popularity came in 1990 when it ranked #1,237. Use the chart and map above to compare Markie'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.