Markeith: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	58	6	–	#2,503
1970s	306	31	+428%	#1,282
1980s	567	57	+85%	#1,166
1990s	597	60	+5%	#1,171
2000s	333	33	-44%	#2,283
2010s	222	22	-33%	#3,679
2020s (to 2025)	65	11	-51%	#5,695

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

#2,503

1970s

306

+428%

#1,282

1980s

567

+85%

#1,166

1990s

597

+5%

#1,171

2000s

333

-44%

#2,283

2010s

222

-33%

#3,679

2020s (to 2025)

-51%

#5,695

The story of Markeith

Markeith is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,512 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1964, 2,148 American babies have been named Markeith. Its peak came in 1990, when 87 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1990s.

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 Markeith stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Markeith?

The median living Markeith is about 34 years old; half are between 23 and 41. An estimated 2,100 people named Markeith are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Markeith year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	6	#11,512
2024	6	#11,850
2023	11	#7,571
2022	12	#7,085
2021	16	#5,695
2020	14	#6,174
2019	12	#7,031
2018	20	#4,861
2017	21	#4,683
2016	18	#5,252
2015	27	#3,949
2014	28	#3,748
2013	18	#5,101
2012	29	#3,679
2011	25	#4,064
2010	24	#4,190
2009	30	#3,608
2008	24	#4,219
2007	43	#2,791
2006	27	#3,742
2005	33	#3,143
2004	26	#3,599
2003	33	#2,972
2002	33	#2,863
2001	41	#2,409
2000	43	#2,283
1995	40	#2,077
1990	87	#1,171
1985	59	#1,253
1980	41	#1,513
1975	40	#1,393
1970	15	#2,466
1965	8	#3,153
1960	–	–
1955	–	–
1950	–	–
1945	–	–
1940	–	–
1935	–	–
1930	–	–
1925	–	–
1920	–	–
1915	–	–
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Markeith, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Markeith?

The median living Markeith is about 34 years old. Half of all living Markeiths are between 23 and 41 years old.

How many people named Markeith are alive today?

An estimated 2,100 people named Markeith are alive in the United States, based on 2,148 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Markeith in 2025?

Markeith ranked #11,512 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Markeith?

2,148 babies have been named Markeith in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Markeith most popular?

Markeith peaked in 1990, when 87 newborns received the name.

Is Markeith a boy or girl name?

Markeith is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Markeith rising or falling?

Markeith is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

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Markeith popularity over time

The story of Markeith

How old are people named Markeith?

Markeith year by year

Frequently asked questions

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