Mareck
A name of Slavic origin potentially derived from "mariti" meaning "to beseech".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Mareck. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mareck today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mareck births was 2010 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mareck. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Mareck. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2010
5 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2010 SSA rank
#13,537
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Mareck: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Mareck by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Mareck during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Mareck
The name Mareck has its origins in the Slavic languages, particularly in the Polish and Czech regions. It is a diminutive form of the name Marek, which is derived from the Latin name Marcus, meaning "warlike" or "martial." The name Mareck likely emerged as a diminutive in the 13th or 14th century, during the height of the Polish and Czech kingdoms.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mareck can be found in the 15th century Polish chronicles, where it was mentioned as the name of a minor nobleman from the Krakow region. In the 16th century, there are records of a Mareck Kuzmiński, a Polish scholar and writer who authored several works on philosophy and theology.
During the Renaissance period, the name Mareck gained some popularity among the Czech nobility. One notable figure was Mareck Beneš, a Czech nobleman and military commander who fought in the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). He was known for his bravery and tactical skills on the battlefield.
In the 18th century, a famous bearer of the name was Mareck Radziwill, a Polish nobleman and politician who served as a member of the Polish Sejm (parliament). He was a vocal advocate for reforms and played a significant role in the events leading up to the Polish Constitution of 1791.
Another notable figure was Mareck Kondratowicz, a 19th century Polish poet and writer who wrote under the pen name Syrokomla. His works focused on the rural life and folklore of the Polish countryside, and he is considered one of the foremost representatives of the Polish Romantic movement.
In the 20th century, Mareck Chodkiewicz was a Polish engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the field of aeronautics. He designed and built several early aircraft models and is recognized as one of the pioneers of aviation in Poland.
While the name Mareck was more prevalent in the past, it has become less common in modern times. However, it remains a part of the rich cultural heritage and history of the Slavic nations, particularly Poland and the Czech Republic.
People
Mareck + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mareck as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mareck: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mareck?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mareck going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Mareck a common name?
We classify Mareck as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mareck most popular?
The single biggest year for Mareck was 2010, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mareck is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Mareck in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mareck a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mareck in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Mareck still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mareck in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Mareck can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Mareck?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Mareck on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.