Markdavid
Combination name blending Marc, a masculine name of Latin origin meaning "martial" or "polite", with David, a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Markdavid. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Markdavid today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Markdavid births was 1982 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Markdavid. 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 Markdavid. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1982
5 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
1992 SSA rank
#9,326
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Markdavid: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Markdavid from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Markdavid 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 Markdavid during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Markdavid
The given name Markdavid is a combination of two popular masculine names, Mark and David. The name Mark has its origins in ancient Rome, derived from the Latin name Marcus. The meaning of Marcus is associated with the Roman god of war, Mars. It was a common name among the Roman nobility and was later adopted by early Christians, who associated it with the Gospel writer Mark.
David, on the other hand, is a Hebrew name with biblical roots. It is derived from the Hebrew word "דָּוִד" (Dawid), which means "beloved" or "uncle." The name David is most famously associated with the biblical figure, King David, who was renowned for his bravery, leadership, and devotion to God.
The combination of Mark and David into the name Markdavid is relatively rare and does not appear to have a well-documented historical origin. However, it is possible that the name emerged as a result of cultural blending or as a way to honor both traditional and biblical influences.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Markdavid can be found in the 16th century, when a German Protestant theologian named Markdavid Flaccius Illyricus (1520-1575) made significant contributions to the Reformation movement. He was known for his work on the "Magdeburg Centuries," a collaborative effort to document the history of the Christian church.
Another notable figure with the name Markdavid was Markdavid Seidman (1923-2021), an American mathematician and computer scientist who made significant contributions to the fields of programming language theory and compiler design.
In the 19th century, Markdavid Ziv (1844-1923) was a Russian-born Hebrew writer and educator who played a significant role in the revival of the Hebrew language and the development of modern Hebrew literature.
The name Markdavid has also been associated with artists and musicians, such as Markdavid Hilary Ogbonna, a Nigerian artist known for his vibrant paintings and murals, and Markdavid Brockunier, an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
While the name Markdavid may not have a long historical lineage, its unique combination of traditional and biblical elements has given it a distinct identity throughout the centuries, with individuals bearing this name leaving their mark across various fields and disciplines.
People
Markdavid + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Markdavid 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
Markdavid: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Markdavid?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Markdavid 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 Markdavid a common name?
We classify Markdavid 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 Markdavid most popular?
The single biggest year for Markdavid was 1982, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Markdavid is about 37 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 Markdavid in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Markdavid a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Markdavid 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 Markdavid still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Markdavid 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 Markdavid 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 Markdavid?
See how many people have the name Markdavid on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.