Markeis
A masculine name of unknown etymology and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 296 living Americans carry the first name Markeis. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Markeis today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Markeis births was 2005 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Markeis. 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
296
~ 1 in 1,157,954 Americans
Peak year
2005
14 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2022 SSA rank
#13,617
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Markeis: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Markeis from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 105 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Markeis 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 Markeis 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 Markeis
The name Markeis originates from the ancient Etruscan language, spoken by the Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Tuscany, Italy. This civilization predates the Roman Empire and is believed to have existed from around the 8th century BC to the 1st century BC. The name Markeis is derived from the Etruscan word "marcai," which means "warrior" or "valiant one."
In Etruscan mythology, Markeis was the name of a renowned warrior and hero who was said to have led the Etruscans in several battles against their enemies. His name became synonymous with bravery and strength, and it was often given to male children in the hopes that they would grow up to be courageous and fearless.
The earliest recorded use of the name Markeis dates back to the 5th century BC, when it appeared inscribed on several Etruscan tombs and artifacts. One notable example is the Etruscan warrior helmet found in the Tomb of the Warrior in Vulci, which bears the inscription "Markeis" in Etruscan script.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Markeis. One of the earliest was Markeis Fuluius (c. 300 BC), a prominent Etruscan military leader who led his forces against the Roman Republic during the Third Samnite War.
Another famous Markeis was Markeis Antonius (c. 83 BC – 30 BC), a Roman politician and general who was a close ally of Julius Caesar and later formed the Second Triumvirate with Octavian and Lepidus.
In the medieval period, Markeis Aurelianus (c. 215 AD – 275 AD) was a Roman emperor who ruled from 270 AD to 275 AD and is credited with restoring stability to the Roman Empire after a period of crisis.
During the Renaissance, Markeis Ficino (1433 – 1499) was an Italian scholar and philosopher who played a significant role in reviving interest in the Platonic tradition.
In more recent times, Markeis Garvey (1887 – 1940) was a Jamaican political activist and leader of the Pan-Africanism movement who advocated for the unification and empowerment of people of African descent worldwide.
People
Markeis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Markeis 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
Markeis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Markeis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 296 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Markeis 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 1,157,954 US residents.
Is Markeis a common name?
We classify Markeis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 302 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Markeis most popular?
The single biggest year for Markeis was 2005, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Markeis is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Markeis a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Markeis 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.