Total births
408
Girls' name · since 1979
Markeshia
Since 1979, U.S. Social Security records show 408 babies named Markeshia, peaking in 1992. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 408
- total births
- 1979–2006
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
408 girls have been named Markeshia since 1979, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Markeshia has been recorded 408 times among girls since 1979, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1979 to 2006.
- 408 total births
- 1979–2006 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 49% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
408 girls have been named Markeshia since 1979, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2006.
- 408
- total births
- 1979–2006
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Markeshia was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
40 babies were named Markeshia in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Markeshia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Markeshia's SSA record in two at 1991 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2001, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1992 peak of 40, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Markeshia at a glance
Last recorded 2006Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1979
Markeshia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2006
- Peak year (1992)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Markeshia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Markeshia's strongest decade.
201 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Markeshia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 8
1970s
8 births
- 1980s
1980s
181 births
- 1990s
1990s
201 births
- 2000s 18
2000s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 201 births (49% of all-time use).
Markeshia by state
Where Markeshia concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 23 | 5.6% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 15 | 3.7% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 11 | 2.7% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 1.2% |
Texas share of Markeshia's total US births 5.6%
Even split
23 of 408 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Markeshia? ▼
408 babies have been named Markeshia since 1979. It was last recorded in 2006. The peak year was 1992 with 40 births.
When was Markeshia most popular? ▼
Markeshia was most popular in the 1990s decade with 201 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Markeshia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Markeshia are Texas (23 births), Georgia (15 births), Louisiana (11 births).
How long has the name Markeshia been used? ▼
Records for Markeshia go back to 1979, giving 28 years of history through 2006.
What names are similar to Markeshia? ▼
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 Markeshia's data
- Markeshia's decade-level peak was the 1990s (201 total births); usage has since declined to 18 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Markeshias (23 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 Markeshia
Nearby Names Like Markeshia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Markeshia
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 Markeshia side by side: Markeshia vs Mary Markeshia vs Margaret Markeshia vs Maria
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1979–2006 (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. "Markeshia: Baby Name Since 1979 - 408 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/markeshia. 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 Markeshia 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.