Markus
boy name#1333 in 2025Markus entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #495 in 1990, ranks #1333 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1915–2025
#1333
rank today
#495
peak (1990)
144
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2906 |
| 1920s | #3275 |
| 1930s | #3470 |
| 1940s | #2965 |
| 1950s | #1513 |
| 1960s | #901 |
| 1970s | #734 |
| 1980s | #622 |
| 1990s | #551 |
| 2000s | #657 |
| 2010s | #844 |
| 2020s | #1250 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Markus has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 14,000 people named Markus are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Markus alive today was born around 1998, making them about 27 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Markus in 2025?
- Markus ranks #1333 among US boy names in 2025, with 144 babies given the name.
- When was the name Markus most popular?
- Markus peaked in 1990, reaching #495 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Markus with classmates?
- Markus will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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