Mark
Mark is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Dedicated to Mars or warlike.
Origin and history
Mark is a classic masculine name derived from the ancient Roman name Marcus, historically associated with the god Mars. It gained widespread popularity throughout the Christian world due to Saint Mark the Evangelist. In the United States, Mark was exceptionally popular in the mid-20th century and remains a widely recognized classic.
Popularity in the United States
1,362,176 babies in the United States have been named Mark since 1880. It ranks #18 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #238.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.8 %)
- NY (7.8 %)
- OH (6.3 %)
- PA (6.2 %)
- IL (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 928 |
| 1890-1900 | 953 |
| 1900-1910 | 971 |
| 1910-1920 | 4,134 |
| 1920-1930 | 6,495 |
| 1930-1940 | 7,444 |
| 1940-1950 | 50,731 |
| 1950-1960 | 382,589 |
| 1960-1970 | 441,390 |
| 1970-1980 | 194,260 |
| 1980-1990 | 129,442 |
| 1990-2000 | 75,816 |
| 2000-2010 | 37,257 |
| 2010-2019 | 21,108 |
| 2020-2029 | 8,658 |
Famous people named Mark
- Mark Twain: author, humorist
- Mark Zuckerberg: entrepreneur, executive
- Mark Ruffalo: actor, activist
Fun facts
- Saint Mark is considered the founder of the Church of Alexandria and the author of the Gospel of Mark.
- Mark was one of the most popular names for American boys during the 1950s and 1960s, consistently ranking in the top ten.