Holding steady.
Popularity of Markes since 1930
Babies named Markes per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 23 |
| 1990s | 77 |
| 2000s | 41 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Markes is a rare modern variant of Marcus, first recorded in the U.S. in 1930. It peaked in usage in 1994, but has never been common enough to rank in national statistics. The name has remained stable in its low frequency of use over the decades. While it has appeared in some years with fewer than five births, its consistent if sparse presence makes it a distinctive choice within the family of Marcus-derived names.
Markes is a modern English variant of the ancient Latin name Marcus, which derives from the Roman god Mars. As a given name, it has seen occasional use in the United States since the early 20th century, particularly as a respelling that distinguishes it from the more common Mark.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mark, Mar
Sibling names for Markes
Names that share Markes's style, for a brother or sister.
