boy's name
Marking
MAR-king (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 26
Marking is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2021 it was given to 5 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 2016, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 2012.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Marking Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 2010s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 21 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Marking?
In 2021, Marking was given to 5 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 Marking
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Marking Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Marking over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Marking
- English MAR-king
Sibling Names for Marking
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Marking — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Marking
How popular is the name Marking?
In 2021, Marking was given to 5 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 Marking a girl's or a boy's name?
Marking is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Marking?
Marking has 2 syllables.
When was Marking most popular?
Marking peaked in 2016, when 8 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.