Boy · #4,573 in 2026

Mrk

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

Current Rank

#4,573

Peak Rank

#4,573 (1987)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1956

First Year

1987

Last Year

1987

Peak Year

#4573

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Mrk

The earliest SSA record of Mrk as a baby boy name dates back to 1956, when 7 babies received it. 1987 was its biggest year on record, with 9 newborns named Mrk — #4,573 in the national rankings. The 1960s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 36% of all recorded Mrks. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1987 (9 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 85 Mrks 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

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Names that sound like Mrk

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

Murk
Merk
Merc
Merch
Mirk
Merck
Murch
Murc
Mirc
Merke
Merckx
Merq

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mrk

What does the name Mrk mean?

Mrk is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1956. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Mrk in 2026?

In 2026, Mrk ranks #4,573 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Mrk most popular?

Mrk reached its peak popularity in 1987, ranking #4,573 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Mrk a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Mrk?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mrk include Karlis, Dayn, Yardley. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mrk

Mrk is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1956 and has accumulated 85 births in the dataset. Mrk's peak popularity came in 1987 when it ranked #4,573. Use the chart and map above to compare Mrk'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.