Total births
911
Boys' name · since 1970
Markis
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 911 babies named Markis, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 911
- total births
- 1970–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
Markis sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 911 recorded since 1970.
Social Security Administration records show Markis recorded 911 times among boys since 1970, 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 1970 to 2025.
- 911 total births
- 1970–2025 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
911 boys have been named Markis since 1970, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2025.
- 911
- total births
- 1970–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Markis was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
37 babies were named Markis in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Markis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Markis's SSA record in two at 1999 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 1970, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1990 peak of 37, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Markis at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Markis popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2025
- Peak year (1990)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Markis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Markis's strongest decade.
294 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Markis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 50
1970s
50 births
- 1980s
1980s
150 births
- 1990s
1990s
294 births
- 2000s
2000s
229 births
- 2010s
2010s
155 births
- 2020s 33
2020s
33 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 294 births (32% of all-time use).
How Markis 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 Markis's total volume
Markis vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Markis by state
Where Markis concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 10 | 1.1% |
| #2 | California | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #3 | Florida | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | New York | | 5 | 0.5% |
Illinois share of Markis's total US births 1.1%
Even split
10 of 911 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Markis? ▼
Markis has been given to 911 babies in the U.S. since 1970, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2025. 37 babies were born in 1990, its single highest year.
When was Markis most popular? ▼
Markis was most popular in the 1990s decade with 294 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Markis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Markis are Illinois (10 births), California (6 births), Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Markis been used? ▼
Records for Markis go back to 1970, giving 56 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Markis? ▼
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 Markis's data
- Markis's decade-level peak was the 1990s (294 total births); usage has since declined to 33 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Markiss (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Markis
Nearby Names Like Markis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Markis
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 Markis side by side: Markis vs Mark Markis vs Martin Markis vs Marvin
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, 1970–2025 (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. "Markis: Baby Name Since 1970 - 911 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/markis. 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 Markis 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.