Mark Boy
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.
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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)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 187 | |
TX | 140 | |
NY | 95 | |
FL | 91 | |
IL | 90 | |
PA | 70 | |
WA | 60 | |
OH | 55 | |
NC | 44 | |
MI | 40 | |
VA | 39 | |
GA | 36 | |
MA | 31 | |
AZ | 27 | |
TN | 26 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 85 |
1881 | 94 |
1882 | 90 |
1883 | 91 |
1884 | 96 |
1885 | 74 |
1886 | 106 |
1887 | 76 |
1888 | 115 |
1889 | 101 |
1890 | 83 |
1891 | 86 |
1892 | 86 |
1893 | 92 |
1894 | 84 |
1895 | 102 |
1896 | 119 |
1897 | 104 |
1898 | 108 |
1899 | 89 |
1900 | 137 |
1901 | 92 |
1902 | 104 |
1903 | 81 |
1904 | 113 |
1905 | 94 |
1906 | 85 |
1907 | 97 |
1908 | 67 |
1909 | 101 |
1910 | 131 |
1911 | 142 |
1912 | 284 |
1913 | 349 |
1914 | 386 |
1915 | 529 |
1916 | 571 |
1917 | 528 |
1918 | 627 |
1919 | 587 |
1920 | 589 |
1921 | 626 |
1922 | 667 |
1923 | 659 |
1924 | 672 |
1925 | 651 |
1926 | 702 |
1927 | 701 |
1928 | 652 |
1929 | 576 |
1930 | 591 |
1931 | 664 |
1932 | 716 |
1933 | 693 |
1934 | 702 |
1935 | 788 |
1936 | 712 |
1937 | 809 |
1938 | 902 |
1939 | 867 |
1940 | 1,165 |
1941 | 1,624 |
1942 | 2,039 |
1943 | 2,520 |
1944 | 2,742 |
1945 | 3,545 |
1946 | 5,331 |
1947 | 7,773 |
1948 | 10,266 |
1949 | 13,726 |
1950 | 16,605 |
1951 | 21,202 |
1952 | 25,678 |
1953 | 29,343 |
1954 | 36,198 |
1955 | 42,244 |
1956 | 48,829 |
1957 | 52,843 |
1958 | 52,697 |
1959 | 56,946 |
1960 | 58,719 |
1961 | 57,786 |
1962 | 53,527 |
1963 | 49,332 |
1964 | 45,264 |
1965 | 38,245 |
1966 | 34,802 |
1967 | 34,914 |
1968 | 35,402 |
1969 | 33,390 |
1970 | 31,464 |
1971 | 25,132 |
1972 | 21,494 |
1973 | 20,372 |
1974 | 18,907 |
1975 | 16,742 |
1976 | 15,511 |
1977 | 15,419 |
1978 | 14,854 |
1979 | 14,393 |
1980 | 14,170 |
1981 | 13,544 |
1982 | 13,866 |
1983 | 13,818 |
1984 | 13,214 |
1985 | 13,197 |
1986 | 12,614 |
1987 | 11,996 |
1988 | 11,717 |
1989 | 11,324 |
1990 | 10,690 |
1991 | 9,683 |
1992 | 8,745 |
1993 | 8,060 |
1994 | 7,487 |
1995 | 6,887 |
1996 | 6,599 |
1997 | 6,165 |
1998 | 5,893 |
1999 | 5,606 |
2000 | 5,229 |
2001 | 4,754 |
2002 | 4,222 |
2003 | 4,033 |
2004 | 3,770 |
2005 | 3,529 |
2006 | 3,252 |
2007 | 2,973 |
2008 | 2,916 |
2009 | 2,578 |
2010 | 2,415 |
2011 | 2,432 |
2012 | 2,204 |
2013 | 2,211 |
2014 | 2,193 |
2015 | 2,077 |
2016 | 2,066 |
2017 | 1,948 |
2018 | 1,874 |
2019 | 1,685 |
2020 | 1,550 |
2021 | 1,406 |
2022 | 1,433 |
2023 | 1,397 |
2024 | 1,437 |