Boy · #12,490 in 2026

Markiss

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

Current Rank

#12,490

Peak Rank

#12,366 (2007)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2007

First Year

2009

Last Year

2007

Peak Year

#12366

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Markiss

Markiss first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2007, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 5 Markisss were born — ranking #12,366 that year. As of 2026, Markiss ranks #12,490 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Markisss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Markiss

Phonetically similar names — useful when Markiss 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 Markiss

What does the name Markiss mean?

Markiss is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2007. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Markiss in 2026?

In 2026, Markiss ranks #12,490 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Markiss most popular?

Markiss reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #12,366 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Markiss a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Markiss?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Markiss include Adason, Adnel, Aerian. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Markiss

Markiss is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2007 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Markiss's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #12,366. Use the chart and map above to compare Markiss'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.