Marko Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Slavic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Marko means 'warlike' and is a popular Slavic name.
Meaning of the Name Marko
Marko is a masculine given name that is derived from the Latin name Marcus. It is a variant of the biblical name Mark, which means 'warlike' in Latin. Marko has origins in various European countries, including Italy, Spain, and Croatia. It is a popular name in Slavic communities, particularly in the Balkans.
Popularity of the Name Marko
The popularity for the name Marko peaked in popularity in the year 2006 with 138 births, which ranked number 2,779 out of 31,643 unique names for that year. Marko had the most male births in 2006 with 138, which ranked number 1,213 out of 14,041 male names. The number of births for the name Marko has declined sharply over the last ten years from 100 births to 62 births, a decline of -38.00%. Among males, Marko has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 100 births to 62 births, a decline of -38.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Marko
- 20 Year Trend of Marko: -31.87%
- 10 Year Trend of Marko: -38.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Marko: -38.00%
Popularity of Marko by State
For males, Marko was most popular in Northeastern states with 9 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 9 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Marko. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 | 2220 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 9 | 1212 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Marko
- Total Births of Marko: 59 (-4.67%)
- Male Births of Marko: 59 (-4.67%)
Given the downward trend of Marko over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -4.67% decrease in total births, for a total of 59 births in 2024. Male births for Marko have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 59 male births in 2024, a decrease of -4.67%.