Markis: 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	–	–	–	–
1970s	50	5	–	#3,361
1980s	150	15	+200%	#2,176
1990s	294	29	+96%	#2,035
2000s	229	23	-22%	#3,198
2010s	155	16	-32%	#3,486
2020s (to 2025)	33	6	-65%	#8,104

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

#3,361

1980s

150

+200%

#2,176

1990s

294

+96%

#2,035

2000s

229

-22%

#3,198

2010s

155

-32%

#3,486

2020s (to 2025)

-65%

#8,104

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.

How old are people named Markis?

The median living Markis is about 27 years old; half are between 17 and 35. An estimated 900 people named Markis 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.

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	–	–
1960	–	–
1955	–	–
1950	–	–
1945	–	–
1940	–	–
1935	–	–
1930	–	–
1925	–	–
1920	–	–
1915	–	–
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

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

How old is the average Markis?

The median living Markis is about 27 years old. Half of all living Markiss are between 17 and 35 years old.

How many people named Markis are alive today?

An estimated 900 people named Markis are alive in the United States, based on 911 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

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).

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Markis popularity over time

The story of Markis

How old are people named Markis?

Markis year by year

Famous people named Markis

Frequently asked questions

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