Mark: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced MAHRK · 1 syllable
From Middle English Mark, from the Latin praenomen (i.e. first name) Marcus, derived from Mars, the Roman god of war, originally Mavors, from Proto-Italic *Mawortis.
- Origin
- Latin, English
- Pronunciation
- MAHRK
- US rank (2025)
- #244
- US babies a year
- about 1,425 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1960
- Style
- Classic, Biblical
How popular is Mark?
Mark was the #244 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,416 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 36% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1960.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #244 |
| England & Wales | #241 |
| Scotland | #249 |
| Northern Ireland | #231 |
| Ireland | #101 |
| France | #828 |
| Norway | #274 |
| Canada | #204 |
| Australia | #302 |
How old are people named Mark?
Half of US adults named Mark are older than 61; most are between 30 and 74. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Mark
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Mark have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Mark
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Mark
How do you pronounce Mark?
Mark is pronounced MAHRK.
How popular is the name Mark?
Mark was the #244 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,416 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 36% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1960.
How old are people named Mark?
Half of US adults named Mark are older than 61. Most are between 30 and 74.