Total births
153
Boys' name · since 1930
Markes
Since 1930, U.S. Social Security records show 153 babies named Markes, peaking in 1994. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 153
- total births
- 1930–2011
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
153 boys have been named Markes since 1930, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Markes recorded 153 times among boys since 1930, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, 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 1930 to 2011.
- 153 total births
- 1930–2011 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
153 boys have been named Markes since 1930, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2011.
- 153
- total births
- 1930–2011
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Markes was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
15 babies were named Markes in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
Markes's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Markes's SSA record in two at 1995 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1930, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1994 peak of 15, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Markes at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1994
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1930
Markes popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1930–2011
- Peak year (1994)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 82 years of records
Markes by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Markes's strongest decade.
77 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Markes births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1980s 23
1980s
23 births
- 1990s
1990s
77 births
- 2000s
2000s
41 births
- 2010s 7
2010s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 77 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Markes? ▼
153 babies have been named Markes since 1930. It was last recorded in 2011. The peak year was 1994 with 15 births.
When was Markes most popular? ▼
Markes was most popular in the 1990s decade with 77 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
How long has the name Markes been used? ▼
Records for Markes go back to 1930, giving 82 years of history through 2011.
What names are similar to Markes? ▼
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 Markes's data
- Markes's decade-level peak was the 1990s (77 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Markes
Nearby Names Like Markes
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Markes
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 Markes side by side: Markes vs Mark Markes vs Martin Markes vs Marvin
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, 1930–2011 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Markes: Baby Name Since 1930 - 153 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/markes. 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 Markes 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.