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How Many People Are Named Markus?
Estimated people named Markus living in the U.S. today
14,115
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 14,800
- Peak year: 1994 (396 births)
- Estimated living today: 14,115
Markus by age group — who carries the name today?
Markus popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Markus
Markus has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 14,800 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 14,115 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 24,215 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Markuss you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Markus in the US?
An estimated 14,115 people named Markus are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Markus rare — about 1 in 24,215 Americans.
Is Markus a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Markus is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Markus most popular?
Markus peaked in 1994, when 396 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Markus?
Markus ranks #1,944 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 51 out of 100 (higher means rarer).