Markis
Markis is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Dedicated to Mars or warlike.
Origin and history
Markis is a modern spelling variation of Marcus, an ancient Roman name derived from the god Mars. While relatively uncommon in the United States, it offers a contemporary phonetic twist on a classic Latin name. It has consistently appeared as a rare male choice over the past several decades.
Popularity in the United States
911 babies in the United States have been named Markis since 1880. It ranks #3767 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1894.
States where it is most popular
- IL (27.8 %)
- CA (16.7 %)
- FL (13.9 %)
- MI (13.9 %)
- NC (13.9 %)
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 | 50 |
| 1980-1990 | 150 |
| 1990-2000 | 294 |
| 2000-2010 | 229 |
| 2010-2019 | 155 |
| 2020-2029 | 33 |
Fun facts
- Markis developed as a modern spelling variant of the classic Latin name Marcus.