Markus Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Markus means 'warlike' or 'dedicated to Mars.'
Meaning of the Name Markus
Markus is a variant of the name Marcus, which originates from ancient Rome. It is derived from the Roman god of war, Mars. The name Markus has German and Scandinavian origins, and it is a popular name in countries like Germany, Sweden, and Norway. It has a strong and powerful meaning, symbolizing courage and bravery.
Popularity of the Name Markus
The popularity for the name Markus peaked in popularity in the year 1994 with 396 births, which ranked number 1,085 out of 23,844 unique names for that year. Markus had the most male births in 1994 with 396, which ranked number 508 out of 10,243 male names. The number of births for the name Markus has declined sharply over the last ten years from 265 births to 151 births, a decline of -43.02%. Among males, Markus has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 265 births to 151 births, a decline of -43.02%.
Nationwide Popularity of Markus
- 20 Year Trend of Markus: -47.57%
- 10 Year Trend of Markus: -43.02%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Markus: -43.02%
Popularity of Markus by State
For males, Markus was most popular in Western states with 23 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 23 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Markus. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 23 | 956 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 6 | 1602 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 5 | 1279 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 5 | 946 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 5 | 1104 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 8 | 1308 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 6 | 1099 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 5 | 1019 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 13 | 1417 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 6 | 951 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Markus
- Total Births of Markus: 143 (-5.47%)
- Male Births of Markus: 143 (-5.47%)
Given the downward trend of Markus over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.47% decrease in total births, for a total of 143 births in 2024. Male births for Markus have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 143 male births in 2024, a decrease of -5.47%.