Boy · #7,764 in 2026

Markis

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

Current Rank

#7,764

Peak Rank

#2,011 (1990)

Total Babies

904

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1970

First Year

2022

Last Year

1990

Peak Year

#2011

Peak Rank

904

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Markis

Markis first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1970, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 37 Markiss were born — ranking #2,011 that year. As of 2026, Markis ranks #7,764 for baby boys with 10 births, with steady use. In total, more than 904 Markiss 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 Markis

Phonetically similar names — useful when Markis 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 Markis

What does the name Markis mean?

Markis is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1970. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Markis in 2026?

In 2026, Markis ranks #7,764 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Markis most popular?

Markis reached its peak popularity in 1990, ranking #2,011 that year with 37 babies given the name.

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

Markis has historically been most popular in North Carolina, Michigan, Illinois. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Markis.

Is Markis a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Markis?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Markis include Christoffer, Kourtney, Bartlett. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Markis

Markis is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 904 births in the dataset. Markis's peak popularity came in 1990 when it ranked #2,011. Use the chart and map above to compare Markis'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.