How Many People Are Named Marko?

Complete statistics for the name Marko: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Marko
Very Rare
Slavic

Marko means 'warrior' and is very rare, with only 1 in 82,292 Americans bearing this name. There are around 4,010 people named Marko living in the US today, making it a genuinely modern name since 60% are under 30.

~2,547
Living in US
1 in 130,133
Americans
2006
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Warrior
🌐
Origin
Slavic
🌟
Lucky Day
Tuesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
22
Life Path Number

Life-path number 22 is often associated with leadership and vision, suggesting that those named Marko might excel in roles that require strategic thinking and a strong sense of purpose.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

63,397
Worldwide Bearers
#4,247
Global Rank
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
5,929
🇸🇩 Sudan
5,354
🇪🇪 Estonia
5,167
🇺🇸 United States
4,330
🇰🇪 Kenya
2,657
🇦🇹 Austria
2,516
🇳🇱 Netherlands
2,390
🇸🇪 Sweden
2,315
🇲🇰 North Macedonia
2,305
🇺🇬 Uganda
2,294

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
4,010 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 30
2,599
Would be under 30 (60%)
1,336
Would be 30–60 (31%)
430
Would be over 60 (10%)

All 4,365 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2006

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
33
Modern Appeal
87
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Marko Through the Generations

Marko peaked in popularity in 2006 with 138 births, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. Today, the average age of someone named Marko is 30, with 2,599 under 30, 1,336 aged between 30 and 60, and 430 over 60. This distribution underscores its modernity and appeal among younger demographics.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 631
Illinois 500
New York 329
Texas 210
Ohio 131
Florida 105
Michigan 99
New Jersey 79
Pennsylvania 36
Arizona 17

⭐ Famous People Named Marko

Marko is a masculine given name, a cognate of Mark. The male name Marko is a Roman personal name that comes from the Latin word "Marti-co-s" which is a derivative of Mars, the Roman god of war.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Marko's Slavic roots

📄 About the Name Marko

How Many People Have the Name Marko?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,547 people in the United States currently share the name Marko. That works out to roughly 1 in every 130,133 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Marko a Common or Rare Name?

Marko is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Marko Mean?

Marko means "warrior" and comes from Slavic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Marko in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Marko Most Popular?

The name Marko reached peak popularity in 2006, with 138 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Marko?

Approximately 2,547 people named Marko live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,547. That works out to roughly 1 in 130,133 Americans.

Is Marko a rare name?

Marko is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 130,133 Americans has this name.

What does the name Marko mean?

Marko means "warrior" and comes from Slavic origins.

Is Marko more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Marko are male and 0% are female.

When was Marko most popular?

Marko peaked in 2006 with 138 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,547
All-Time Births2,547
1 in X1 in 130,133
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age30
Peak Year2006
World Rank#4,247
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.