Markese
Markese is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
A modern American name blending elements of Marcus (consecrated to Mars) and Marquis (nobleman).
Origin and history
Markese is a modern American name created as a phonetic variant of names like Marquis or Markees. It gained popularity in the late 20th century alongside similar modern coined names featuring the '-ese' suffix. While uncommon, it maintains steady, moderate usage in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
1,165 babies in the United States have been named Markese since 1880. It ranks #3529 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1861.
States where it is most popular
- GA (33 %)
- IL (20.8 %)
- PA (16 %)
- CA (5.7 %)
- MO (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 48 |
| 1980-1990 | 166 |
| 1990-2000 | 395 |
| 2000-2010 | 292 |
| 2010-2019 | 198 |
| 2020-2029 | 66 |
Famous people named Markese
- Markese Stepp: American football player
Fun facts
- Markese emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend of creating original modern names with French-inspired suffixes.
- Over 1,100 boys in the United States have been given the official name Markese since 1880.