Holding steady.
Popularity of Markise since 1979
Babies named Markise per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 93 |
| 2000s | 44 |
| 2010s | 24 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Markise is an American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1979, reflecting the late-20th-century trend of creative respellings and adaptations of traditional names. It is often viewed as a variant of Marquis, drawing on the French title for a nobleman, though the exact meaning remains debatable. The name reached its highest usage in 1995, with a relatively stable but low frequency in subsequent years. Markise has not entered the top 1000 names, and its 1-in-N ratio (indicating how many births per million share this name) is extremely low. The name has been recorded in several states, though no single state showed a significant concentration. Markise remains a rare choice, primarily given to boys, and carries a modern, distinctive flair.
Markise is a modern American name that appears to be a creative respelling of the French-derived name Marquis, which means 'nobleman' or 'marquess'. It may also be influenced by the name Mark. The name first appeared in U.S. records in the late 1970s and saw modest use peaking in the 1990s, particularly among African-American families favoring distinctive names with a noble or strong sound.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mark, Marky
Sibling names for Markise
Names that share Markise's style, for a brother or sister.
