Holding steady.
Popularity of Markcus since 1978
Babies named Markcus per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 80 |
| 1990s | 64 |
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 13 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Markcus first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 1978, and its peak year came in 1989, when it achieved its highest recorded usage. Since then, its trajectory has been stable, though it has never cracked the top 1000 names. As a modern respelling of the ancient Roman name Marcus, Markcus offers a phonetic twist on a classic while retaining its strong, traditional sound. The name is given primarily to boys and has seen consistent but low-level use over the decades without significant regional concentration in any state.
Markcus is a modern respelling of the classic Latin name Marcus, which derives from Mars, the Roman god of war. The spelling with a 'k' and 'c' emerged in the late 20th century, likely influenced by phonetic variations and a trend toward distinctive spellings. It has been in sporadic use in the United States since the late 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mark
Sibling names for Markcus
Names that share Markcus's style, for a brother or sister.
