boy's name
Markes
MAR-kus (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 153
Markes is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2011 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1994, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1930.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Markes Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 23 |
| 1990s | 77 |
| 2000s | 41 |
| 2010s | 7 |
How Popular Is Markes?
In 2011, Markes was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Markes
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Markes Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Markes over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Markes
- English MAR-kus
Sibling Names for Markes
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Markes — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Markes
How popular is the name Markes?
In 2011, Markes was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Markes a girl's or a boy's name?
Markes is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Markes?
Markes has 2 syllables.
When was Markes most popular?
Markes peaked in 1994, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.