Marko
Marko is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Dedicated to Mars or warlike, derived from the Latin Marcus.
Origin and history
Marko is the Slavic and Finnish variant of Marcus, derived from the Roman god Mars. It is widely used across Southern and Eastern Europe, particularly in Balkan countries. In the United States, it remains a distinct, moderately given masculine name with consistent international appeal.
Popularity in the United States
4,439 babies in the United States have been named Marko since 1880. It ranks #1863 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1485.
States where it is most popular
- CA (29 %)
- IL (23.4 %)
- NY (15.2 %)
- TX (9.5 %)
- OH (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 23 |
| 1920-1930 | 100 |
| 1930-1940 | 37 |
| 1940-1950 | 30 |
| 1950-1960 | 113 |
| 1960-1970 | 223 |
| 1970-1980 | 354 |
| 1980-1990 | 513 |
| 1990-2000 | 565 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,041 |
| 2010-2019 | 989 |
| 2020-2029 | 446 |
Famous people named Marko
- Marko Jaric: Basketball Player, Athlete
- Marko Hietala: Musician, Singer
Fun facts
- Marko is historically prominent in Balkan folklore, notably associated with Prince Marko, a legendary hero of South Slavic folk poetry.
- While commonly recognized as Slavic, Marko is also a well-established traditional name in Finland and Estonia.