Markez
Of Arabic origin meaning "market place" or "trading center".
Name Census estimates that about 293 living Americans carry the first name Markez. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Markez today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Markez births was 2008 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Markez. 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
293
~ 1 in 1,169,810 Americans
Peak year
2008
21 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2022 SSA rank
#13,618
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Markez: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Markez from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 142 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
Markez 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 Markez 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 Markez
The name Markez has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, tracing back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Arabic word "markaz," which translates to "center" or "core." This name's roots are deeply embedded in the rich history and traditions of the Middle East.
During the golden age of Islamic civilization, the term "markaz" held significant importance, often used to describe centers of learning, trade, and cultural exchange. It is believed that the name Markez was initially given to individuals born or residing in these vital hubs, signifying their connection to the heart of intellectual and commercial activities.
Historically, the name Markez has been mentioned in various Arabic literary works and historical records. One notable example is the 10th-century text "Kitab al-Buldan" by Ibn al-Faqih, which documented the geography and demographics of various regions during the Abbasid Caliphate. The name Markez appears in reference to prominent scholars and merchants of that era.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Markez can be traced back to the 9th century, when it was borne by several notable figures. One such individual was Markez al-Razi, a renowned Persian philosopher and physician who lived from 854 to 925 CE. He made significant contributions to the fields of medicine, chemistry, and philosophy, earning him a lasting legacy in the annals of Islamic science.
Another prominent figure bearing the name Markez was Markez ibn Abi al-Qasim, a celebrated 10th-century Arab poet and scholar from Cordoba, modern-day Spain. His works were widely acclaimed for their eloquence and depth, earning him a place among the literary greats of the Andalusian era.
In the 12th century, Markez ibn Maslamah al-Yahudy, a prominent Jewish philosopher and mathematician from Seville, Spain, made significant contributions to the study of algebra and geometry. His treatises on mathematical principles and theories were highly influential during his time.
Moving forward to the 14th century, Markez al-Dimashqi was a renowned Syrian historian and geographer who authored several comprehensive works on the history and geography of the region, including the critically acclaimed "Nukhbat al-Dahr."
Lastly, in the 16th century, Markez al-Shirazi was a prominent Persian astronomer and mathematician who made groundbreaking observations and calculations related to the movements of celestial bodies, further advancing the field of astronomy in the Islamic world.
People
Markez + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Markez 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
Markez: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Markez?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 293 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Markez 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 1,169,810 US residents.
Is Markez a common name?
We classify Markez as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 298 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Markez most popular?
The single biggest year for Markez was 2008, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Markez is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Markez a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Markez 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.