Total births
1,040
Boys' name · since 1965
Markos
Since 1965, U.S. Social Security records show 1,040 babies named Markos, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5724
- among boys today
- 1,040
- born since 1965
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
1,040 babies have been named Markos since 1965, making it today's #5724 boys' name.
Markos has 1,040 recorded births among boys since 1965, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #5724 as of the latest data, more common than 60% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1965 to 2025.
- #5724 among boys today
- 1,040 born since 1965
- 2010s peak decade
- 60% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Markos is currently the #5724 boys' name in America, more common than 60% of boys - 1,040 born since 1965, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5724
- among boys today
- 1,040
- born since 1965
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
Markos vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5724
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 60% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Markos was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
41 babies were named Markos in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Markos compares
1,040 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
Markos's all-time total is 183% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Markos | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,040 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 41 | 23 | 22,252 |
Markos's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Markos's full recorded timeline at 1996, 70% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 30% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1966, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2008 peak of 41 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Markos at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#5,724
Active since
1965
Markos popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1965–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 61 years of records
Markos by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Markos's strongest decade.
279 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Markos births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 27
1960s
27 births
- 1970s 69
1970s
69 births
- 1980s 104
1980s
104 births
- 1990s
1990s
191 births
- 2000s
2000s
270 births
- 2010s
2010s
279 births
- 2020s 100
2020s
100 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 279 births (27% of all-time use).
How Markos 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 Markos's total volume
Markos vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Markos by state
Where Markos concentrates geographically, total births since 1965
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 67 | 6.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 26 | 2.5% |
| #3 | New York | | 24 | 2.3% |
| #4 | Florida | | 6 | 0.6% |
California share of Markos's total US births 6.4%
Even split
67 of 1,040 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Markos? ▼
1,040 babies have been named Markos since 1965. It currently ranks #5724 among boys. The peak year was 2008 with 41 births.
When was Markos most popular? ▼
Markos was most popular in the 2010s decade with 279 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Markos most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Markos are California (67 births), Texas (26 births), New York (24 births).
How long has the name Markos been used? ▼
Records for Markos go back to 1965, giving 61 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Markos? ▼
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 Markos's data
- Markos's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (279 total births) through the 2020s (100) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Markoss (67 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 Markos
Nearby Names Like Markos
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Markos
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 Markos side by side: Markos vs Mark Markos vs Martin Markos vs Marvin
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Markos
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, 1965–2025 (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. "Markos: #5724 Boys' Name - 1,040 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/markos. 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 Markos 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.