Marek Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Slavic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the name Mark, meaning 'warlike' or 'dedicated to Mars'
Meaning of the Name Marek
Marek is a name of Slavic origin. It is derived from the name Mark, which in turn comes from the Latin name Marcus. The name Mark has a meaning of 'warlike' or 'dedicated to Mars', the Roman god of war. Marek also has associations with strength and courage. It is a popular name in Poland, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic.
Popularity of the Name Marek
The popularity for the name Marek peaked in popularity in the year 2010 with 145 births, which ranked number 2,754 out of 31,652 unique names for that year. Marek had the most female births in 2007 with 5, which ranked number 17,632 out of 20,573 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2010 with 145, which ranked number 1,219 out of 14,266 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Marek has declined sharply over the last ten years from 99 births to 73 births, a decline of -26.26%. Among males, Marek has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 99 births to 73 births, a decline of -26.26%.
Nationwide Popularity of Marek
- 20 Year Trend of Marek: 19.67%
- 10 Year Trend of Marek: -26.26%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Marek: -26.26%
Popularity of Marek by State
For males, Marek was most popular in Midwestern states with 20 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in MI, with 9 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Marek. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI | 9 | 748 | < 5 | N/A |
| MN | 5 | 826 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 6 | 1137 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 5 | 2584 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Marek
- Total Births of Marek: 71 (-3.00%)
- Male Births of Marek: 71 (-3.00%)
Given the downward trend of Marek over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.00% decrease in total births, for a total of 71 births in 2024. Male births for Marek have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 71 male births in 2024, a decrease of -3.00%.