Markus
5 countries#1333 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Markus was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
14,947 births recorded 1915–2025 · currently #1333 · peaked in 1994 with 396 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Illinois, New York, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
739 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #649 · peaked in 2009 with 50 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
627 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1250 · peaked in 2009 with 42 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
491 births recorded 1970–2022 · currently #1128 · peaked in 2022 with 34 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Seine-Maritime, Calvados, Gironde
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
95 births recorded 2001–2025 · currently #560 · peaked in 2011 with 8 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
17 births recorded 2009–2016 · peaked in 2009 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Markus’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #634 | — |
| 2007 | #685 | ↓51 |
| 2008 | #680 | ↑5 |
| 2009 | #639 | ↑41 |
| 2010 | #681 | ↓42 |
| 2011 | #684 | ↓3 |
| 2012 | #825 | ↓141 |
| 2013 | #797 | ↑28 |
| 2014 | #732 | ↑65 |
| 2015 | #864 | ↓132 |
| 2016 | #849 | ↑15 |
| 2017 | #929 | ↓80 |
| 2018 | #979 | ↓50 |
| 2019 | #1098 | ↓119 |
| 2020 | #1209 | ↓111 |
| 2021 | #1125 | ↑84 |
| 2022 | #1269 | ↓144 |
| 2023 | #1346 | ↓77 |
| 2024 | #1220 | ↑126 |
| 2025 | #1333 | ↓113 |
Frequently asked questions about Markus
Is Markus a popular name?
Yes — Markus currently ranks #1333 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Markus more common for boys or girls?
Markus is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Markus most popular?
Markus peaked in 1994 in United States, with 396 recorded births that year.
Is Markus rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Markus’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3082 in 1915 to #1333 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Markus?
At least 16,177 babies have been recorded with the name Markus across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Markus popular in more than one country?
Yes — Markus appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Markus?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Markus include Avyan, London, Noble, Viraj.
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