Markus
Boy name · #1335 in 2025 · Uniqueness 69/100
Markus ranks #1335 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 144 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #864, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 12,500 boys born in 2025 was named Markus.
The 110-year story
Markus first appears in the Social Security records in 1915, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1994, when 396 boys were named Markus — good for #508 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.
Babies named Markus per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Markus in class?
Markus scores 69 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Markus will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Markus is most common
Geography matters for names, and Markus is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Markuss were TX (17), CA (15), FL (10), MI (8), WA (8). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Markus
Statistically, parents drawn to Markus tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Darius, Marquis, Demetrius, Marius, and Demarcus.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Markus | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 144 | #1333 |
| 2024 | 165 | #1220 |
| 2023 | 140 | #1346 |
| 2022 | 152 | #1269 |
| 2021 | 181 | #1125 |
| 2020 | 156 | #1209 |
| 2019 | 181 | #1098 |
| 2018 | 212 | #979 |
| 2017 | 225 | #929 |
| 2016 | 264 | #849 |
| 2015 | 261 | #864 |
| 2014 | 327 | #732 |
| 2013 | 279 | #797 |
| 2012 | 265 | #825 |
| 2011 | 345 | #684 |
| 2010 | 347 | #681 |
| 2009 | 392 | #639 |
| 2008 | 355 | #680 |
| 2007 | 346 | #685 |
| 2006 | 370 | #634 |
| 2005 | 289 | #707 |
| 2004 | 332 | #634 |
| 2003 | 302 | #655 |
| 2002 | 288 | #652 |
| 2001 | 277 | #661 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Markus a popular boy name?
Markus ranked #1335 among boys in 2025 with 144 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #864.
When was the name Markus most popular?
Markus peaked in 1994, when 396 American boys received the name (ranked #508 that year). Since 1994 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Markus?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 12,500 newborn American boys was named Markus. It scores 69/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.