How Many People Are Named Mark?
people in the United States are named Mark
1 in 245 people has this name
Popularity Rank
⭐⭐⭐ Very Common
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
58,852 births
Trend
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Meaning:
Form of MARCUS. Saint Mark was the author of the second gospel in the New Testament. Though the author's identity is not certain, some traditions hold him to be the same person as the John Mark who appears in the Book of Acts. He is the patron saint of Venice, where he is supposedly buried. Though in use during the Middle Ages, Mark was not common in the English-speaking world until the 19th century, when it began to be used alongside the classical form Marcus.... [more]
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 56.5 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
💡 Fun Facts About "Mark"
- 1,437 babies were named Mark in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1960
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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