Markham
boy nameMarkham entered the US charts in 1944, peaked at #1228 in 1959, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1944–2025
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rank today
#1228
peak (1959)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3219 |
| 1950s | #2694 |
| 1960s | #2156 |
| 1970s | #4141 |
| 1980s | #4782 |
| 1990s | #8163 |
| 2000s | #12522 |
| 2010s | #11712 |
| 2020s | #10863 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Markham are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Markham alive today was born around 1965, making them about 60 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Markham in 2025?
- Markham is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Markham most popular?
- Markham peaked in 1959, reaching #1228 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Markham with classmates?
- Markham will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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