Markeese
Variation of the French name Marquise, a feminine form of marquis, meaning "ruler of a territory".
Name Census estimates that about 503 living Americans carry the first name Markeese. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Markeese today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Markeese births was 2007 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Markeese. 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.
People living today
503
~ 1 in 681,420 Americans
Peak year
2007
26 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,458
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Markeese: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Markeese from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 180 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Markeese 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 Markeese during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Markeeses live
Origin
Meaning and history of Markeese
The name Markeese is believed to have originated from a combination of the English name Mark and the Greek name Keese. The name Mark has its roots in the ancient Roman name Marcus, derived from the word "mars," which was the name of the Roman god of war. Keese, on the other hand, is a Greek name meaning "lord" or "master."
This unique blend of English and Greek elements suggests that the name Markeese may have emerged during the Renaissance period when there was a renewed interest in classical Greek and Roman cultures. The earliest recorded use of the name Markeese can be traced back to the 16th century, where it was used by a few noble families in England and France.
One of the earliest documented individuals with the name Markeese was Markeese de Montfort, a French nobleman who lived in the late 16th century. He was known for his participation in the French Wars of Religion and his loyalty to the Catholic cause.
In the 17th century, Markeese Willoughby was an English explorer and navigator who made several voyages to the West Indies and helped establish settlements in the Caribbean. His travels and explorations were documented in his journals, which provided valuable insights into the region at that time.
During the 18th century, Markeese Beaumont was a renowned French philosopher and writer. He was a prominent figure in the Enlightenment movement and his works focused on topics such as education, morality, and social reform.
In the 19th century, Markeese Livingstone was a Scottish missionary and explorer who made significant contributions to the exploration of central Africa. He is best known for his expedition to discover the source of the Nile River and for his encounters with local tribes and cultures.
Another notable figure with the name Markeese was Markeese Dubois, an African-American sociologist and civil rights activist who lived in the early 20th century. He was a co-founder of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and played a crucial role in the fight against racial discrimination and segregation in the United States.
People
Markeese + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Markeese 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
Markeese: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Markeese?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 503 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Markeese 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 681,420 US residents.
Is Markeese a common name?
We classify Markeese as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 512 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Markeese most popular?
The single biggest year for Markeese was 2007, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Markeese is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Markeese a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Markeese 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.
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.