Total births
249
Girls' name · since 1942
Marka
Marka has 249 recorded births since 1942 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1956 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 249
- total births
- 1942–1990
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
Marka sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 249 recorded since 1942.
Social Security Administration records show Marka recorded 249 times among girls since 1942, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1942 to 1990.
- 249 total births
- 1942–1990 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
249 girls have been named Marka since 1942, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1990.
- 249
- total births
- 1942–1990
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Marka was born in this single decade.
1956
Single peak year
14 babies were named Marka in 1956 - its busiest year on record.
Marka's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Marka's SSA record in two at 1966 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1944, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1956 peak of 14, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Marka at a glance
Last recorded 1990Peak year
1956
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1942
Marka popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1942–1990
- Peak year (1956)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Marka popularity over time - boys
5 total births recorded since 1960 (Marka as boys' name)
Marka by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Marka's strongest decade.
62 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Marka births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s
1940s
37 births
- 1950s
1950s
58 births
- 1960s
1960s
62 births
- 1970s
1970s
62 births
- 1980s 22
1980s
22 births
- 1990s 8
1990s
8 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 62 births (25% of all-time use).
Marka by state
Where Marka concentrates geographically, total births since 1942
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 5 | 2.0% |
Texas share of Marka's total US births 2.0%
5 of 249 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marka? ▼
249 babies have been named Marka since 1942. It was last recorded in 1990. The peak year was 1956 with 14 births.
When was Marka most popular? ▼
Marka was most popular in the 1960s decade with 62 total births. The single peak year was 1956.
Where is Marka most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marka are Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Marka been used? ▼
Marka has been recorded in Social Security data since 1942, spanning 49 years of data through 1990.
What names are similar to Marka? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mary, Margaret, Maria, Martha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Marka's data
- Marka's decade-level peak was the 1960s (62 total births); usage has since declined to 8 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Markas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Marka
Nearby Names Like Marka
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marka
Mary Girl
#131 4,141,481 births
Margaret Girl
#119 1,264,774 births
Maria Girl
#74 566,111 births
Martha Girl
#666 551,741 births
Marie Girl
#632 540,077 births
Compare Marka side by side: Marka vs Mary Marka vs Margaret Marka vs Maria
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1942–1990 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Marka: Baby Name Since 1942 - 249 Births, Peak 1956." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marka. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Marka draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.