Markieth
An uncommon masculine name seemingly derived from the name Mark.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Markieth. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Markieth today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Markieth births was 1991 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Markieth. 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 Markieth. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1991
6 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
1991 SSA rank
#7,889
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Markieth: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Markieth from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Markieth 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 Markieth 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 Markieth
The given name Markieth has its origins in the ancient Aramaic language, which was widely spoken in the Middle East and parts of the Mediterranean region during the first millennium BC. Derived from the Aramaic word "markāytā," which means "bitter" or "sour," the name Markieth was initially used to describe someone with a stern or austere demeanor.
In the early centuries of the Common Era, the name Markieth gained popularity among certain Christian communities in the Levant and Mesopotamia. It is believed that a few early followers of Christ bore this name, although historical records from that period are scarce and often unreliable.
The earliest documented use of the name Markieth can be traced back to a 5th-century manuscript found in the ancient city of Palmyra, which mentions a monk named Markieth who lived in a nearby monastery. This manuscript, written in Syriac, a dialect of Aramaic, provides valuable insights into the monastic life of the time.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Markieth was relatively uncommon, but it did appear in various historical documents and records. One notable figure was Markieth of Antioch, a 10th-century scholar and physician who authored several treatises on medical practices and herbal remedies.
During the Renaissance period, the name Markieth found its way into the literary works of several prominent writers. In Dante Alighieri's "Divine Comedy," written in the early 14th century, one of the characters is referred to as "Markieth the Shrewd," a reference to his cunning and astute nature.
In the 16th century, a Dutch explorer named Markieth van Riebeeck was among the first Europeans to establish a settlement in what is now Cape Town, South Africa. His expeditions and encounters with indigenous populations are documented in his published journals and letters.
Another historical figure bearing the name Markieth was a 17th-century French playwright and satirist known as Markieth de Molière. His works, which often satirized the hypocrisy and pretentiousness of the French nobility, were highly influential in shaping the development of French comedic theater.
While the name Markieth has waned in popularity over the centuries, it has left an indelible mark on various cultures and historical periods, reflecting the diverse and rich tapestry of human experience.
People
Markieth + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Markieth 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
Markieth: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Markieth?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Markieth 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Markieth a common name?
We classify Markieth as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Markieth most popular?
The single biggest year for Markieth was 1991, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Markieth is about 45 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 Markieth in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Markieth a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Markieth 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 Markieth still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Markieth 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 Markieth 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 are named Markieth?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Markieth, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.