Markk
An English given name variant of Mark, derived from the Latin Marcus.
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Markk. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Markk today is around 68 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Markk births was 1961 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Markk. 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
- • The typical person named Markk is about 68 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Markks were born before 1968.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Markk. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1961
5 babies that year
Average age
68
years old
1961 SSA rank
#4,445
Tracked since 1961
Popularity
Markk: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Markk 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 Markk during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Markk
The name Markk is derived from the Latin name Marcus, which originated from the Roman cognomen "Mart-". This was likely derived from the name of the Roman god of war, Mars. The name Marcus was widely used throughout the Roman Empire and later spread to other parts of Europe, particularly among early Christians.
The earliest recorded use of the name Marcus dates back to ancient Rome, where it was borne by several notable historical figures, including Marcus Tullius Cicero, the renowned Roman philosopher, orator, and statesman (106-43 BC). Another prominent bearer of the name was Marcus Aurelius, the philosopher-king and Roman emperor who reigned from 161 to 180 AD.
In the early Christian era, the name Marcus gained significance due to its association with St. Mark the Evangelist, one of the four authors of the Gospels in the New Testament. According to tradition, St. Mark was the founder of the Church of Alexandria and is venerated as one of the most important figures in the spread of Christianity.
Over the centuries, the name Marcus has been used in various forms and spellings across different cultures and languages. In the Germanic languages, it evolved into forms such as Mark or Markk, while in Slavic languages, it became Marko or Marek.
Notable historical figures bearing the name Markk or its variations include:
1. Mark Antony (83-30 BC), a Roman politician and general who was part of the Second Triumvirate with Octavian and Lepidus.
2. Marco Polo (1254-1324), the famous Venetian merchant and explorer who traveled the Silk Road and documented his journeys in the book "The Travels of Marco Polo."
3. Marko Marulić (1450-1524), a Croatian Renaissance poet and scholar, often referred to as the "Crown of the Croatian Renaissance."
4. Marko Živković (1472-1571), a Serbian nobleman and vojvoda (duke) who led the uprising against the Ottoman Empire in the Serbian Despotate.
5. Marko Račić (1628-1699), a Serbian Orthodox monk and writer who authored the first printed book in the Serbian language, "The Lives of Kings and Archbishops of Serbia."
The name Markk, with its rich historical roots and associations with notable figures, has maintained its popularity throughout the centuries, reflecting its enduring significance across various cultures and traditions.
People
Markk + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Markk 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
Markk: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Markk?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Markk 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 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Markk a common name?
We classify Markk as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Markk most popular?
The single biggest year for Markk was 1961, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Markk is about 68 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 Markk in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Markk a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Markk 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 Markk still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Markk 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 Markk 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 Americans are named Markk?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.