Marek
Every Marek since 1956 — 3,141 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marek
Marek is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,629 in 2025 with 50 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1956, 3,141 American babies have been named Marek. Its peak came in 2007, when 148 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Marek stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marek year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 50 | #2,629 |
| 2024 | — | — | 55 | #2,493 |
| 2023 | — | — | 54 | #2,500 |
| 2022 | — | — | 73 | #2,073 |
| 2021 | — | — | 63 | #2,248 |
| 2020 | — | — | 66 | #2,128 |
| 2019 | — | — | 66 | #2,162 |
| 2018 | — | — | 101 | #1,620 |
| 2017 | — | — | 90 | #1,731 |
| 2016 | — | — | 108 | #1,545 |
| 2015 | — | — | 111 | #1,500 |
| 2014 | — | — | 109 | #1,490 |
| 2013 | — | — | 129 | #1,335 |
| 2012 | — | — | 99 | #1,593 |
| 2011 | — | — | 109 | #1,489 |
| 2010 | — | — | 145 | #1,224 |
| 2009 | — | — | 139 | #1,269 |
| 2008 | — | — | 129 | #1,340 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,443 | 143 | #1,235 |
| 2006 | — | — | 122 | #1,343 |
| 2005 | — | — | 104 | #1,429 |
| 2004 | — | — | 100 | #1,422 |
| 2003 | — | — | 65 | #1,833 |
| 2002 | — | — | 61 | #1,860 |
| 2001 | — | — | 49 | #2,140 |
| 2000 | — | — | 36 | #2,605 |
| 1995 | — | — | 32 | #2,428 |
| 1990 | — | — | 15 | #3,895 |
| 1985 | — | — | 13 | #3,532 |
| 1980 | — | — | 20 | #2,497 |
| 1975 | — | — | 14 | #2,850 |
| 1970 | — | — | 16 | #2,367 |
| 1965 | — | — | 8 | #3,151 |
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Famous people named Marek
- Marek Edelman Politician · 1922–2009
- Marek Grechuta Singer · 1945–2006
- Marek Janowski Conductor · b. 1939
- Marek Hłasko Writer · 1934–1969
- Marek Jankulovski Soccer player · b. 1977
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Marek in 2025?
Marek ranked #2,629 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 50 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Marek?
3,141 babies have been named Marek in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marek most popular?
Marek peaked in 2007, when 148 newborns received the name.
Is Marek a boy or girl name?
Marek is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Marek rising or falling?
Marek is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Marek?
Well-known people named Marek include Marek Edelman (politician), Marek Grechuta (singer), Marek Janowski (conductor).