Total births
364
Unisex name · since 1970
Marki
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 364 babies named Marki, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 364
- total births
- 1970–2015
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
364 girls have been named Marki since 1970, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Marki recorded 364 times among girls since 1970, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls 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 1970 to 2015.
- 364 total births
- 1970–2015 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 54% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
364 girls have been named Marki since 1970, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2015.
- 364
- total births
- 1970–2015
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Marki was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
38 babies were named Marki in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Marki's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Marki's SSA record in two at 1993 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1972, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1990 peak of 38, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Marki at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Marki popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2015
- Peak year (1990)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 46 years of records
Marki popularity over time - boys
34 total births recorded since 1974 (Marki as boys' name)
Marki by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Marki's strongest decade.
195 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Marki births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 35
1970s
35 births
- 1980s
1980s
87 births
- 1990s
1990s
195 births
- 2000s 32
2000s
32 births
- 2010s 15
2010s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 195 births (54% of all-time use).
Marki by state
Where Marki concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 1.4% |
California share of Marki's total US births 1.4%
5 of 364 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marki? ▼
Marki has been given to 364 babies in the U.S. since 1970, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2015. 38 babies were born in 1990, its single highest year.
When was Marki most popular? ▼
Marki was most popular in the 1990s decade with 195 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Marki most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marki are California (5 births).
Is Marki a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Marki is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 364 births, and as a boy's name it has 34 births.
How long has the name Marki been used? ▼
Marki has been recorded in Social Security data since 1970, spanning 46 years of data through 2015.
What names are similar to Marki? ▼
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 Marki's data
- Marki's decade-level peak was the 1990s (195 total births); usage has since declined to 15 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Markis (5 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 Marki
Nearby Names Like Marki
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marki
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 Marki side by side: Marki vs Mary Marki vs Margaret Marki 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, 1970–2015 (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. "Marki: Baby Name Since 1970 - 364 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marki. 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 Marki 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.