Mark
boy name#244 in 2025Mark entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #6 in 1959, ranks #244 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#244
rank today
#6
peak (1959)
1,416
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #147 |
| 1890s | #160 |
| 1900s | #190 |
| 1910s | #204 |
| 1920s | #208 |
| 1930s | #184 |
| 1940s | #81 |
| 1950s | #12 |
| 1960s | #7 |
| 1970s | #20 |
| 1980s | #34 |
| 1990s | #54 |
| 2000s | #115 |
| 2010s | #190 |
| 2020s | #245 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Mark has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 1,112,000 people named Mark are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mark alive today was born around 1963, making them about 62 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mark in 2025?
- Mark ranks #244 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,416 babies given the name.
- When was the name Mark most popular?
- Mark peaked in 1959, reaching #6 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Mark with classmates?
- Mark will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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