Mark Boy

Popularity: #234 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmark / /mɑrk/

Latin; Hebrew

Meaning

Latin: 'warlike'; Hebrew: 'blessed'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Mark is derived from the Latin name 'Marcus', which is associated with the Roman god of war, Mars. It has been a popular name in Christian contexts due to Saint Mark, one of the apostles and the author of the Gospel of Mark. The name has been widely used across various cultures and languages, maintaining its popularity through the centuries.

Trend Summary

Mark was a consistently popular name in the United States throughout the 20th century, though its usage has declined in recent years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Marc
  • Marq

International Variants

  • Marco (Italian)
  • Marc (French)
  • Marek (Polish)
  • Marko (Slavic)

Famous people named Mark

Mark Twain was a renowned American author known for his novels such as 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'.

Mark Zuckerberg is the co-founder and CEO of Facebook, a major social media platform.

Mark Hamill is an American actor best known for his role as Luke Skywalker in the 'Star Wars' franchise.

Mark Ruffalo is an American actor and producer, recognized for his performances in films like 'Spotlight' and as the Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Fictional characters named Mark

Mark Watney is the protagonist in Andy Weir's novel 'The Martian', where he struggles to survive on Mars.

Mark Spector is the alter ego of the superhero Moon Knight in Marvel Comics, known for his complex personality and vigilante justice.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mark was first seen in the United States in 1880. Mark has ranked as high as #6 nationally, which occurred in 1960, and has been most popular in California, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Mark has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Mark (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 187
14%
TX 140
10%
NY 95
7%
FL 91
7%
IL 90
7%
PA 70
5%
WA 60
4%
OH 55
4%
NC 44
3%
MI 40
3%
VA 39
3%
GA 36
3%
MA 31
2%
AZ 27
2%
TN 26
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188085
188194
188290
188391
188496
188574
1886106
188776
1888115
1889101
189083
189186
189286
189392
189484
1895102
1896119
1897104
1898108
189989
1900137
190192
1902104
190381
1904113
190594
190685
190797
190867
1909101
1910131
1911142
1912284
1913349
1914386
1915529
1916571
1917528
1918627
1919587
1920589
1921626
1922667
1923659
1924672
1925651
1926702
1927701
1928652
1929576
1930591
1931664
1932716
1933693
1934702
1935788
1936712
1937809
1938902
1939867
19401,165
19411,624
19422,039
19432,520
19442,742
19453,545
19465,331
19477,773
194810,266
194913,726
195016,605
195121,202
195225,678
195329,343
195436,198
195542,244
195648,829
195752,843
195852,697
195956,946
196058,719
196157,786
196253,527
196349,332
196445,264
196538,245
196634,802
196734,914
196835,402
196933,390
197031,464
197125,132
197221,494
197320,372
197418,907
197516,742
197615,511
197715,419
197814,854
197914,393
198014,170
198113,544
198213,866
198313,818
198413,214
198513,197
198612,614
198711,996
198811,717
198911,324
199010,690
19919,683
19928,745
19938,060
19947,487
19956,887
19966,599
19976,165
19985,893
19995,606
20005,229
20014,754
20024,222
20034,033
20043,770
20053,529
20063,252
20072,973
20082,916
20092,578
20102,415
20112,432
20122,204
20132,211
20142,193
20152,077
20162,066
20171,948
20181,874
20191,685
20201,550
20211,406
20221,433
20231,397
20241,437