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Marks

boy name

Marks entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #2631 in 1957, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

Popularity 19162025

19161979
US babies named Marks per year from 1916 to 2025
rank today
#2631
peak (1957)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share

Rank by decade

DecadeAverage rank
1910s#3177
1920s#3708
1930s#3680
1950s#2631
1960s#4039
1970s#4895

Living bearers

Fewer than a hundred people named Marks are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Marks alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Marks in 2025?
Marks is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Marks most popular?
Marks peaked in 1957, reaching #2631 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Marks with classmates?
Marks will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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