Markis
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,012 in 1990
7 babies were named Markis in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,647 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1970–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Markis you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Markis, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Markis would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMarkis first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1990, when it ranked #2,012. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowMarkis was 2.5× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 98,039 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 243,902.
- TrendMarkis has slipped 1,647 places over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Markis
Markis is a boy name of French origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-kis”. US birth records list Markis for boys from 1970 to 2025, in 49 of those 56 years. Its best year was 1990, when it ranked #2,012 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.0 | 330,033 boys |
| 1980s | 8.0 | 124,378 boys |
| 1990s | 15 | 66,534 boys |
| 2000s | 11 | 87,413 boys |
| 2010s | 8.2 | 121,951 boys |
| 2020s | 3.2 | 315,789 boys |
Other spellings of Markis
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 Markis
What is the origin of the name Markis?
Markis has French roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Markis a boy or girl name?
Markis is a boy name.
How popular is the name Markis?
Markis ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1990 (#2,012).