How Many People Are Named Markos?

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

Markos
Very Rare
Greek

Markos is a rare Greek name, with only 993 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 332,248 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 68% of those named Markos being under 30.

~1,287
Living in US
1 in 257,536
Americans
2008
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Warrior
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Strong Determined
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

45,470
Worldwide Bearers
#20,035
Global Rank
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
29,822
🇬🇷 Greece
9,426
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,189
🇪🇬 Egypt
846
🇺🇸 United States
734
🇮🇳 India
468
🇧🇷 Brazil
372
🇿🇦 South Africa
278
🇰🇪 Kenya
252
🇨🇾 Cyprus
228

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
993 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 24
694
Would be under 30 (68%)
322
Would be 30–60 (32%)
6
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 1,022 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: 2008

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
24
Modern Appeal
96
International
99

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

📜 Markos Through the Generations

Markos peaked in popularity in 2008 with 41 births, but its trend has been declining since then. The average age of people named Markos is 24, indicating it's a relatively new name among younger generations. Of the 993 individuals, 694 are under 30, 322 are between 30 and 60, and only 6 are over 60, showing how recent the name's adoption has been.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 62
Texas 26
New York 24
Florida 6

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Markos's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Markos

How Many People Have the Name Markos?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,287 people in the United States currently share the name Markos. That works out to roughly 1 in every 257,536 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Markos a Common or Rare Name?

Markos 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 Markos Mean?

Markos means "Warrior" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Markos Most Popular?

The name Markos reached peak popularity in 2008, with 41 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 Markos?

Approximately 1,287 people named Markos live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,287. That works out to roughly 1 in 257,536 Americans.

Is Markos a rare name?

Markos is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 257,536 Americans has this name.

What does the name Markos mean?

Markos means "Warrior" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Markos more male or female?

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

When was Markos most popular?

Markos peaked in 2008 with 41 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 US1,287
All-Time Births1,287
1 in X1 in 257,536
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age24
Peak Year2008
World Rank#20,035
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.