Markos
Every Markos since 1965 — 1,040 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Markos
Markos is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,331 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1965, 1,040 American babies have been named Markos. Its peak came in 2008, when 41 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 Markos stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Markos year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #5,331 |
| 2024 | 16 | #5,811 |
| 2023 | 17 | #5,595 |
| 2022 | 17 | #5,554 |
| 2021 | 15 | #5,939 |
| 2020 | 17 | #5,384 |
| 2019 | 21 | #4,742 |
| 2018 | 26 | #4,068 |
| 2017 | 23 | #4,416 |
| 2016 | 26 | #4,058 |
| 2015 | 34 | #3,340 |
| 2014 | 25 | #4,087 |
| 2013 | 26 | #3,926 |
| 2012 | 34 | #3,279 |
| 2011 | 35 | #3,218 |
| 2010 | 29 | #3,684 |
| 2009 | 33 | #3,380 |
| 2008 | 41 | #2,921 |
| 2007 | 28 | #3,757 |
| 2006 | 25 | #3,954 |
| 2005 | 30 | #3,359 |
| 2004 | 30 | #3,261 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5,183 |
| 2002 | 22 | #3,872 |
| 2001 | 20 | #4,062 |
| 2000 | 26 | #3,262 |
| 1995 | 26 | #2,819 |
| 1990 | 17 | #3,550 |
| 1985 | 14 | #3,328 |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,792 |
| 1975 | 8 | #4,170 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 6 | #3,788 |
| 1960 | — | — |
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Famous people named Markos
- Markos Vafeiadis Politician · 1906–1992
- Markos Vamvakaris Musician · 1905–1972
- Markos Kyprianou Politician · b. 1960
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Markos in 2025?
Markos ranked #5,331 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Markos?
1,040 babies have been named Markos in the United States since 1965, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Markos most popular?
Markos peaked in 2008, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Markos a boy or girl name?
Markos is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Markos rising or falling?
Markos is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Markos?
Well-known people named Markos include Markos Vafeiadis (politician), Markos Vamvakaris (musician), Markos Kyprianou (politician).