Markes
Boy name · French · Portuguese
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #4,001 in 1930
0 babies were named Markes in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1930–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Markes you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryMarkes first shows up in US birth records in 1930, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 95 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1930, when it reached #4,001.
About the name Markes
Markes is a boy name of French and Portuguese origin. It has 6 letters and 1 syllable, starting with M and ending in “-kes”. US birth records list Markes for boys from 1930 to 2011, in 20 of those 82 years. Its best year was 1930, when it ranked #4,001 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2011, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:French namesPortuguese names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 0.5 | 2,173,913 boys |
| 1980s | 1.2 | 813,008 boys |
| 1990s | 3.9 | 253,807 boys |
| 2000s | 2.0 | 495,050 boys |
| 2010s | 1.9 | 540,541 boys |
Other spellings of Markes
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Markes
What is the origin of the name Markes?
Markes has French, Portuguese roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Markes a boy or girl name?
Markes is a boy name.
How popular is the name Markes?
Markes is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2011. It peaked at #4,001 in 1930.