Boy · #4,049 in 2026

Markle

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

Current Rank

#4,049

Peak Rank

#3,828 (1954)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1954

First Year

1963

Last Year

1954

Peak Year

#3828

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Markle

Markle first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1954, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1954, when 5 Markles were born — ranking #3,828 that year. As of 2026, Markle ranks #4,049 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Markles have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s 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 Markle

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

Markel
Markell
Merkel
Merkle
Norcal
Maracle
Marca
Marka
Markka
Marchal
Mochel
Mockle

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Markle

What does the name Markle mean?

Markle is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1954. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Markle in 2026?

In 2026, Markle ranks #4,049 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Markle most popular?

Markle reached its peak popularity in 1954, ranking #3,828 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Markle a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Markle?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Markle include Arvydas, Casiano, Charlas. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Markle

Markle is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1954 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Markle's peak popularity came in 1954 when it ranked #3,828. Use the chart and map above to compare Markle'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.