Markon
A variant of the masculine given name Mark, derived from Latin Marcus.
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the first name Markon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Markon today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Markon births was 2017 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Markon. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Markon with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
123
~ 1 in 2,786,621 Americans
Peak year
2017
22 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,500
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Markon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Markon from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 89 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Markon remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Markon 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 Markon 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 Markon
The given name Markon is believed to have originated from the ancient Greek language, with its roots traced back to the Classical period of ancient Greece, spanning from the 5th to the 4th centuries BC. The name is derived from the Greek word "markos," which means "shining" or "bright." This suggests that the name may have been associated with positive qualities like radiance, luminosity, or even fame and distinction.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Markon can be found in ancient Greek literature, particularly in the works of renowned playwrights such as Sophocles and Euripides. In some of their plays, minor characters bore this name, indicating its existence and usage during that era.
As the Greek civilization spread its influence across the Mediterranean region, the name Markon also traveled and gained recognition in various cultures and civilizations. It is believed that the name found its way into the Roman Empire, where it was adapted to the Latin spelling "Marcus" and became a popular name among Roman citizens.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Markon or its variations. One of the most famous is Marcus Aurelius (121-180 AD), a Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher whose writings, particularly his "Meditations," have had a profound impact on Western thought.
Another prominent figure with the name Markon was Marcus Tullius Cicero (106-43 BC), a Roman statesman, orator, and philosopher renowned for his speeches and writings on rhetoric, philosophy, and politics.
In the realm of art and literature, the name Markon was borne by Marcus Valerius Martialis (40-104 AD), a renowned Roman poet and epigrammatist known for his witty and satirical verses.
The name also found its way into the Christian tradition, with Saint Mark the Evangelist (1st century AD), one of the four Evangelists and the traditional author of the Gospel of Mark, bearing a variation of the name.
Lastly, in the field of science, the name Markon was carried by Marcus Vitruvius Pollio (80-15 BC), a Roman architect, engineer, and author of the influential treatise "De Architectura," which greatly influenced the development of architecture and engineering in the Western world.
People
Markon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Markon 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
Markon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Markon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 123 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Markon 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 2,786,621 US residents.
Is Markon a common name?
We classify Markon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 124 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Markon most popular?
The single biggest year for Markon was 2017, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Markon is about 8 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 Markon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Markon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Markon 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 Markon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Markon 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 Markon 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 share the name Markon?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.