Markavius
A masculine name derived from the Latin name "Marcus", meaning "consecrated to Mars".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Markavius. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Markavius today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Markavius births was 2006 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Markavius. 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 Markavius. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2006
5 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2008 SSA rank
#13,856
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Markavius: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Markavius 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 Markavius during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Markavius
The name Markavius has its roots in the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy. It is derived from the Etruscan word "markavi," which means "strong and resilient." The name was popularized during the height of the Etruscan culture, which predated the rise of Ancient Rome and had a significant influence on the development of Roman society.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Markavius can be found in the Etruscan inscriptions discovered in the necropolis of Cerveteri, dating back to around the 6th century BCE. These inscriptions often adorned the tombs of prominent Etruscan individuals, suggesting that the name held a certain prestige and was associated with nobility or societal standing.
As the Etruscan civilization gradually merged with the emerging Roman Empire, the name Markavius found its way into Roman society. In the 1st century CE, a notable Roman philosopher and statesman named Markavius Flavius was renowned for his writings on ethics and governance. His philosophical works, although now lost, were highly regarded during his lifetime and were cited by several ancient authors.
In the 3rd century CE, a Roman general named Markavius Aurelius played a pivotal role in defending the Empire against the invading Germanic tribes. His military prowess and strategic acumen earned him a place in the historical records of the time, and he is credited with several decisive victories that helped preserve the integrity of the Roman territories.
During the Middle Ages, the name Markavius resurfaced in various forms across Europe. In the 9th century, a Frankish scholar named Markavius of Reichenau was renowned for his contributions to mathematics, astronomy, and music theory. His treatises on these subjects were widely studied and disseminated throughout the monastic institutions of the time.
Another notable figure bearing the name Markavius was a 12th-century Italian architect named Markavius Buonarotti. He was responsible for the design and construction of several iconic churches and cathedrals in the region, including the Basilica di San Zeno in Verona, which is renowned for its intricate Romanesque architecture.
Throughout the centuries, the name Markavius has maintained a presence, albeit a relatively uncommon one, across various cultures and regions. Its unique Etruscan origins and association with notable historical figures have contributed to its enduring mystique and appeal.
People
Markavius + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Markavius 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
Markavius: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Markavius?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Markavius 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Markavius a common name?
We classify Markavius as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Markavius most popular?
The single biggest year for Markavius was 2006, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Markavius is about 19 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 Markavius in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Markavius a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Markavius 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 Markavius still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Markavius 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 Markavius 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 common is the name Markavius?
You can see how many people have the name Markavius on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.