Markis
Every Markis since 1970 — 911 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Markis
Markis is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,311 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 911 American babies have been named Markis. Its peak came in 1990, when 37 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 Markis stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Markis year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #10,311 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 10 | #8,104 |
| 2021 | 7 | #10,395 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,495 |
| 2019 | 5 | #13,414 |
| 2018 | 7 | #10,356 |
| 2017 | 7 | #10,391 |
| 2016 | 15 | #5,953 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6,935 |
| 2014 | 22 | #4,480 |
| 2013 | 20 | #4,745 |
| 2012 | 19 | #4,973 |
| 2011 | 31 | #3,486 |
| 2010 | 17 | #5,398 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,689 |
| 2008 | 36 | #3,198 |
| 2007 | 29 | #3,659 |
| 2006 | 26 | #3,858 |
| 2005 | 23 | #4,010 |
| 2004 | 18 | #4,715 |
| 2003 | 19 | #4,370 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5,614 |
| 2001 | 24 | #3,581 |
| 2000 | 20 | #4,016 |
| 1995 | 28 | #2,658 |
| 1990 | 37 | #2,035 |
| 1985 | 16 | #3,036 |
| 1980 | 12 | #3,541 |
| 1975 | 11 | #3,361 |
| 1970 | 5 | #5,183 |
| 1965 | — | — |
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Famous people named Markis
- Markis Kido Badminton player · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Markis in 2025?
Markis ranked #10,311 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Markis?
911 babies have been named Markis in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Markis most popular?
Markis peaked in 1990, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Markis a boy or girl name?
Markis is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Markis rising or falling?
Markis is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Markis?
Well-known people named Markis include Markis Kido (badminton player).