Marko
Boy name · #2058 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Marko? In official American birth records, Marko has been tracked continuously since 1892, giving it 133 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 72 baby boys were named Marko, placing it at #2058 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1599, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 25,000 boys born in 2025 was named Marko.
Babies named Marko per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 133-year story
Marko first appears in the Social Security records in 1892, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2006, when 138 boys were named Marko — good for #1214 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Marko against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Marko in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Marko is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Marko will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Marko is most common
State-level data for Marko is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Marko
Statistically, parents drawn to Marko tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Mauro, Paolo, Fabio, Mikel, and Maceo.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Marko | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 72 | #2056 |
| 2024 | 86 | #1862 |
| 2023 | 67 | #2147 |
| 2022 | 62 | #2299 |
| 2021 | 79 | #1915 |
| 2020 | 80 | #1849 |
| 2019 | 82 | #1842 |
| 2018 | 81 | #1856 |
| 2017 | 95 | #1661 |
| 2016 | 94 | #1675 |
| 2015 | 100 | #1599 |
| 2014 | 97 | #1608 |
| 2013 | 124 | #1361 |
| 2012 | 100 | #1575 |
| 2011 | 107 | #1505 |
| 2010 | 109 | #1492 |
| 2009 | 106 | #1546 |
| 2008 | 114 | #1445 |
| 2007 | 113 | #1433 |
| 2006 | 138 | #1214 |
| 2005 | 115 | #1315 |
| 2004 | 100 | #1414 |
| 2003 | 90 | #1451 |
| 2002 | 91 | #1424 |
| 2001 | 90 | #1390 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Marko?
In official American birth records, the name Marko first appeared in 1892 (over 133 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Marko a popular boy name?
Marko ranked #2058 among boys in 2025 with 72 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1599.
When was the name Marko most popular?
Marko peaked in 2006, when 138 American boys received the name (ranked #1214 that year). Since 2006 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Marko?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 25,000 newborn American boys was named Marko. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.