Markeon
A masculine name derived from Mark meaning "consecrated to the god Mars".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Markeon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Markeon today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Markeon births was 1997 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Markeon. 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 Markeon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1997
6 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1997 SSA rank
#8,871
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Markeon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Markeon 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 Markeon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Markeon
The name Markeon is a relatively uncommon given name with its origins shrouded in mystery. It is believed to have emerged from the ancient Hellenic cultures of the Mediterranean region, possibly deriving from a combination of the Greek words "markos" meaning "shining" and "eon" meaning "age" or "eternity."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Markeon can be found in Byzantine chronicles from the 6th century AD, where it was mentioned as the name of a minor nobleman in the court of Emperor Justinian I. However, the significance of this individual and the reasons behind his naming remain unclear.
In the Middle Ages, the name Markeon appeared sporadically in various parts of Europe, particularly in regions with Greek cultural influences. One notable bearer of the name was Markeon of Thessaloniki, a 12th-century scholar and philosopher who authored several treatises on logic and metaphysics.
During the Renaissance period, the name resurfaced in Italy, where it was sometimes used as a variant of the more common name Marco. A celebrated figure from this era was Markeon Alighieri, a 15th-century painter and cousin of the renowned poet Dante Alighieri.
In the 17th century, Markeon de Montfort, a French nobleman and military commander, gained fame for his exploits during the Thirty Years' War. His bravery and strategic acumen were celebrated in several contemporary accounts.
Another prominent individual bearing the name was Markeon Argyropoulos, an 18th-century Greek scholar and polymath who made significant contributions to the fields of philosophy, mathematics, and astronomy.
As the centuries passed, the name Markeon remained relatively rare, but it continued to appear occasionally in various parts of Europe and the Mediterranean region. One of the more recent notable figures was Markeon Papadopoulos, a 19th-century Greek diplomat and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Greece from 1891 to 1892.
While the name Markeon has never achieved widespread popularity, its unique sound and rich historical associations have ensured that it maintains a distinctive charm and an air of mystery, making it a intriguing choice for those seeking an uncommon and historically resonant name.
People
Markeon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Markeon 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
Markeon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Markeon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Markeon 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Markeon a common name?
We classify Markeon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Markeon most popular?
The single biggest year for Markeon was 1997, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Markeon is about 28 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 Markeon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Markeon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Markeon 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 Markeon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Markeon 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 Markeon 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 share the name Markeon?
You can see how many Americans are named Markeon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.