Holding steady.
Popularity of Marke since 1952
Babies named Marke per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1961, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Marke's real moment was 1973.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 41 |
| 1960s | 57 |
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 23 |
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Marke is an uncommon given name, likely a variant spelling of Mark. Its peak year of use was 1973, though it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names in the United States. The name has maintained a stable trajectory since first recorded in 1952. While no top states are associated with Marke, its usage reflects a preference for concise, familiar sounds. Marke offers a distinctive alternative to the more common Mark.
Marke is a rare given name, likely a variant spelling of Mark, which itself derives from the Latin name Marcus, meaning 'dedicated to Mars' (the Roman god of war). It has also been used as a surname. The name Marke has seen sporadic use in the United States since the mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Mark
Sibling names for Marke
Names that share Marke's style, for a brother or sister.
