Mark Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Mark is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Mark?
Mark is spelled M-A-R-K. The name has 4 letters.
Mark at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Mark is derived from the Latin name Marcus, which may relate to the Roman god Mars.
- Origin
- Mark is associated with Latin origins, deriving from the Roman name Marcus and used in Western naming traditions.
- Pronunciation
- mark · 1 syllable
Mark Popularity in 2025
Rank#244
Recorded Births1,416
- Boys usage held steady at #244 and recorded 31 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Mark Mean?
Mark is derived from the Latin name Marcus, which may relate to the Roman god Mars.
Origin: Mark is associated with Latin origins, deriving from the Roman name Marcus and used in Western naming traditions.
How Do You Pronounce Mark?
Pronunciationmark
Syllables1
What Is the History of the Name Mark?
- History
- Mark appears in various historical contexts, including early Christian texts.
Mark Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2007 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 1,416 | #244 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,447 | #244 |
| 2023 | Girls | 5 | #15,194 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,401 | #249 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,434 | #247 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,408 | #252 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,552 | #235 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,685 | #223 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,874 | #210 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,948 | #203 |
| 2016 | Boys | 2,066 | #195 |
| 2015 | Boys | 2,078 | #196 |
| 2014 | Girls | 8 | #11,931 |
| 2014 | Boys | 2,194 | #189 |
| 2013 | Girls | 6 | #14,582 |
| 2013 | Boys | 2,211 | #184 |
| 2012 | Boys | 2,204 | #176 |
| 2011 | Boys | 2,433 | #159 |
| 2010 | Girls | 6 | #14,959 |
| 2010 | Boys | 2,415 | #162 |
| 2009 | Boys | 2,578 | #153 |
| 2008 | Boys | 2,916 | #139 |
| 2007 | Girls | 5 | #17,636 |
| 2007 | Boys | 2,973 | #138 |
When Was Mark Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1960 · Boys
58,727 recorded births
National rank #6
1961 · Boys
57,796 recorded births
National rank #6
1959 · Boys
56,945 recorded births
National rank #6
1962 · Boys
53,520 recorded births
National rank #6
Where Mark Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AK | #110 | 7 |
| IL | #143 | 83 |
| ND | #152 | 8 |
| LA | #162 | 31 |
| WA | #172 | 50 |
| HI | #180 | 6 |
| NY | #181 | 108 |
| NJ | #189 | 52 |