Markeith
Every Markeith since 1964 — 2,148 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Markeith
Markeith is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,512 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1964, 2,148 American babies have been named Markeith. Its peak came in 1990, when 87 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Markeith stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Markeith year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,512 |
| 2024 | 6 | #11,850 |
| 2023 | 11 | #7,571 |
| 2022 | 12 | #7,085 |
| 2021 | 16 | #5,695 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6,174 |
| 2019 | 12 | #7,031 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4,861 |
| 2017 | 21 | #4,683 |
| 2016 | 18 | #5,252 |
| 2015 | 27 | #3,949 |
| 2014 | 28 | #3,748 |
| 2013 | 18 | #5,101 |
| 2012 | 29 | #3,679 |
| 2011 | 25 | #4,064 |
| 2010 | 24 | #4,190 |
| 2009 | 30 | #3,608 |
| 2008 | 24 | #4,219 |
| 2007 | 43 | #2,791 |
| 2006 | 27 | #3,742 |
| 2005 | 33 | #3,143 |
| 2004 | 26 | #3,599 |
| 2003 | 33 | #2,972 |
| 2002 | 33 | #2,863 |
| 2001 | 41 | #2,409 |
| 2000 | 43 | #2,283 |
| 1995 | 40 | #2,077 |
| 1990 | 87 | #1,171 |
| 1985 | 59 | #1,253 |
| 1980 | 41 | #1,513 |
| 1975 | 40 | #1,393 |
| 1970 | 15 | #2,466 |
| 1965 | 8 | #3,153 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Markeith in 2025?
Markeith ranked #11,512 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Markeith?
2,148 babies have been named Markeith in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Markeith most popular?
Markeith peaked in 1990, when 87 newborns received the name.
Is Markeith a boy or girl name?
Markeith is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Markeith rising or falling?
Markeith is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.