Markkevin
A combination of the masculine names Mark and Kevin.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Markkevin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Markkevin today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Markkevin births was 1994 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Markkevin. 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 Markkevin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1994
5 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
1994 SSA rank
#9,735
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Markkevin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Markkevin 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 Markkevin 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Markkevin
The name Markkevin is an intriguing combination that appears to be a modern fusion of two distinct names with roots in different cultures and languages. While its precise origin may be ambiguous, we can explore the potential origins and histories of its component parts.
The first part, "Mark," is a name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman name "Marcus." It was a common name among ancient Romans and has been widely used throughout history in various forms across Europe and beyond. The name is believed to be connected to the Roman god of war, Mars, and may have been initially given to children as a tribute to the deity or as a symbol of strength and courage.
Some notable historical figures with the name Mark include Mark Antony, a Roman politician and general who was a key figure in the Roman Republic's transformation into an empire, and Mark the Evangelist, one of the four Gospel writers in the New Testament.
The second part, "Kevin," has its roots in the Gaelic language and is derived from the Irish name "Caoimhín," which means "descendant of the comely birth." The name was popularized in the early medieval period by Saint Kevin, an Irish monk and abbot who lived in the 6th century and founded the famous monastery of Glendalough.
Notable individuals named Kevin throughout history include Kevin Kline, the American actor known for his roles in films like "A Fish Called Wanda" and "The Big Chill," and Kevin Costner, the award-winning American actor and filmmaker who starred in movies such as "Dances with Wolves" and "The Bodyguard."
The combination of "Markkevin" is likely a modern invention, perhaps reflecting a desire to blend cultural or linguistic traditions or to create a unique and distinctive name. While it may not have a long historical lineage, its component parts have rich histories and associations that contribute to the name's intrigue and potential significance.
People
Markkevin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Markkevin 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
Markkevin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Markkevin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Markkevin 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Markkevin a common name?
We classify Markkevin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% 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 Markkevin most popular?
The single biggest year for Markkevin was 1994, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Markkevin is about 31 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 Markkevin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Markkevin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Markkevin 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 Markkevin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Markkevin 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 Markkevin 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 called Markkevin?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.