Total births
1,789
Boys' name · since 1970
Markanthony
Markanthony has 1,789 recorded births since 1970 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1997 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #11179
- among boys today
- 1,789
- born since 1970
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 22%
- more common than other boys
1,789 babies have been named Markanthony since 1970, making it today's #11179 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Markanthony recorded 1,789 times among boys since 1970, holding rank #11179 nationally today, ahead of 22% of boys, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2025.
- #11179 among boys today
- 1,789 born since 1970
- 1990s peak decade
- 22% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Markanthony is currently the #11179 boys' name in America, more common than 22% of boys - 1,789 born since 1970, peaking in the 1990s.
- #11179
- among boys today
- 1,789
- born since 1970
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 22%
- more common than other boys
Markanthony vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#11179
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 22% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Markanthony was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
97 babies were named Markanthony in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
How Markanthony compares
1,789 Top 22% higher than 78% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Markanthony's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Markanthony | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,789 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 97 | 23 | 22,252 |
Markanthony's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Markanthony splits its recorded history at 1998: 43% of all births land in the more recent half, 57% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1971 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1997 peak of 97 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Markanthony at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1997
Current rank
#11,179
Active since
1970
Markanthony popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2025
- Peak year (1997)
- 97
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Markanthony by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Markanthony's strongest decade.
688 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Markanthony births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 85
1970s
85 births
- 1980s
1980s
392 births
- 1990s
1990s
688 births
- 2000s
2000s
435 births
- 2010s 147
2010s
147 births
- 2020s 42
2020s
42 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 688 births (38% of all-time use).
How Markanthony compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Markanthony's total volume
Markanthony vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Markanthony by state
Where Markanthony concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 589 | 32.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 254 | 14.2% |
| #3 | Hawaii | | 73 | 4.1% |
| #4 | New York | | 24 | 1.3% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.3% |
| #6 | New Jersey | | 6 | 0.3% |
| #7 | Florida | | 5 | 0.3% |
California share of Markanthony's total US births 32.9%
Even split
589 of 1,789 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Markanthony? ▼
Since 1970, Social Security records show 1,789 babies named Markanthony. Today it holds rank #11179 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1997, with 97 births.
When was Markanthony most popular? ▼
Markanthony was most popular in the 1990s decade with 688 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
Where is Markanthony most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Markanthony are California (589 births), Texas (254 births), Hawaii (73 births).
How long has the name Markanthony been used? ▼
Markanthony has been recorded in Social Security data since 1970, spanning 56 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Markanthony? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mark, Martin, Marvin, Marcus, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Markanthony's data
- Markanthony's decade-level peak was the 1990s (688 total births); usage has since declined to 42 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Markanthonys (589 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Markanthony
Nearby Names Like Markanthony
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Markanthony
Mark Boy
#244 1,362,176 births
Martin Boy
#307 315,561 births
Marvin Boy
#671 254,192 births
Marcus Boy
#256 241,657 births
Mario Boy
#398 151,310 births
Compare Markanthony side by side: Markanthony vs Mark Markanthony vs Martin Markanthony vs Marvin
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Markanthony
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1970–2025 (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. "Markanthony: #11179 Boys' Name - 1,789 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/markanthony. 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 Markanthony 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 July 2026.