Declining since 2009, #2,604 for boys today.
Popularity of Marek since 1956
Babies named Marek per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 16 |
| 1960s | 86 |
| 1970s | 147 |
| 1980s | 219 |
| 1990s | 292 |
| 2000s | 948 |
| 2010s | 1,067 |
| 2020s | 361 |
Meaning & origin
Marek is a Slavic form of Marcus that has seen modest but steady use in the United States since 1956. Its peak popularity occurred in 2010, and since 2009 its trajectory has been falling, with a 2025 rank of 2604. The name appears most often in Florida, reflecting communities with Central European heritage. For families seeking a strong, historically rooted name with clear ties to Roman and Slavic culture, Marek offers a distinctive alternative to the more common Marcus or Mark.
Marek is a Slavic form of the Latin name Marcus, which is derived from Mars, the Roman god of war. It has been used in Poland and other Central European countries for centuries. The name gained popularity in the United States among families of Slavic heritage.
Where Marek is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Marek” around the world
Where Marek lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Marek
Names that share Marek's style, for a brother or sister.
