Markus
Markus is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Dedicated to Mars; warlike.
Origin and history
Markus is a Germanic variant of the classical Latin name Marcus, historically derived from Mars, the Roman god of war. It offers a distinct, modern spelling alternative to the traditional Marcus or Mark. In the United States, it maintains steady, moderate popularity as a familiar masculine choice.
Popularity in the United States
14,947 babies in the United States have been named Markus since 1880. It ranks #972 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1110.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16 %)
- TX (10.5 %)
- IL (6.5 %)
- NY (6.3 %)
- OH (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 16 |
| 1920-1930 | 56 |
| 1930-1940 | 23 |
| 1940-1950 | 37 |
| 1950-1960 | 291 |
| 1960-1970 | 725 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,281 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,136 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,487 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,251 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,706 |
| 2020-2029 | 938 |
Famous people named Markus
- Markus Zusak: Author, Novelist
- Markus Näslund: Ice Hockey Player
Nicknames
Mark
Fun facts
- The 'k' spelling is the standard form of Marcus across German, Scandinavian, and Slavic languages.
- Markus has maintained a steady presence in American naming charts as a sleek alternative to Marcus.