Mark
Mark is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Dedicated to Mars or warlike.
Origin and history
Mark is historically a masculine name of Latin origin derived from Marcus, which relates to Mars, the Roman god of war. While overwhelmingly popular for males, it has recorded rare usage for females in the United States. Its usage for girls is highly unusual in contemporary name trends.
Popularity in the United States
4,496 babies in the United States have been named Mark since 1880. It ranks #2611 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2096.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.1 %)
- NY (13 %)
- TX (10.2 %)
- IL (8.8 %)
- OH (8.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 15 |
| 1900-1910 | 30 |
| 1910-1920 | 88 |
| 1920-1930 | 126 |
| 1930-1940 | 75 |
| 1940-1950 | 96 |
| 1950-1960 | 646 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,347 |
| 1970-1980 | 967 |
| 1980-1990 | 807 |
| 1990-2000 | 205 |
| 2000-2010 | 69 |
| 2010-2019 | 20 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Roman name Marcus, which was associated with Mars, the Roman god of war.
- Although predominantly masculine, over 4,400 females in the U.S. have been recorded with the name Mark since 1880.