Markevious
A masculine name derived from Marcus, of Latin origin, meaning "warlike".
Name Census estimates that about 269 living Americans carry the first name Markevious. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Markevious today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Markevious births was 1997 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Markevious. 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
269
~ 1 in 1,274,180 Americans
Peak year
1997
23 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2015 SSA rank
#13,326
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Markevious: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Markevious from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 133 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
Markevious 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 Markevious during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Markevious' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Mississippi, Georgia, South Carolina recorded the most babies named Markevious, while South Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 25 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Markevious
The name Markevious is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century. It does not appear to have direct roots in any particular language or culture. However, its formation suggests a combination of the English name Mark, derived from the Latin name Marcus, and a creative suffix "-evious" that may have been inspired by existing names with similar endings, such as Darius or Cornelius.
While the name Markevious itself does not have a long historical lineage, the root name Mark has a rich history. Mark is a form of the Roman name Marcus, which was derived from the name of the Roman god of war, Mars. In ancient Rome, the name Marcus was a popular choice, and it was borne by several notable figures, including the philosopher Marcus Aurelius (121-180 AD) and the Roman general Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa (63-12 BC).
The earliest recorded instances of the name Markevious are relatively recent, with the first known examples appearing in the late 20th century. One of the earliest known individuals with the name Markevious was Markevious Moore, a football player from Georgia who played for the University of Tennessee in the late 1990s.
Another notable individual with the name Markevious is Markevious Larry, a former basketball player from Alabama who played for the University of South Alabama in the early 2000s. While not a household name, Larry was a standout player during his college career and helped lead his team to several successful seasons.
In the world of music, one of the most prominent individuals with the name Markevious is Markevious "Mark" Russell, a singer and songwriter from Mississippi. Russell has released several albums and has gained a following in the Southern gospel music genre.
Another individual with the name Markevious is Markevious Sly, an author and poet from Louisiana. Sly has published several collections of poetry and has been recognized for his work exploring themes of identity, culture, and social justice.
While the name Markevious is relatively uncommon, it has been embraced by a diverse group of individuals across various fields, from sports to music to literature. Despite its modern origins, the name has gained a foothold and continues to be used, particularly in certain regions of the United States.
People
Markevious + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Markevious 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
Markevious: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Markevious?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 269 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Markevious 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 1,274,180 US residents.
Is Markevious a common name?
We classify Markevious as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 274 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Markevious most popular?
The single biggest year for Markevious was 1997, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Markevious is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Markevious a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Markevious 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.