Markie
A diminutive of the male given name Mark.
Every Markie since 1926 — 1,936 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Markie
Markie is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,747 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1926, 1,936 American babies have been named Markie — about 83% girls and 17% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1990, when 150 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 Markie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Markie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,747 | — | — |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,565 | — | — |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,900 | — | — |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,178 | — | — |
| 2021 | 16 | #7,150 | 6 | #11,647 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,443 | — | — |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,433 | — | — |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,695 | 7 | #10,355 |
| 2017 | 14 | #8,133 | 7 | #10,390 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,586 | — | — |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,766 | 6 | #11,603 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,677 | 6 | #11,631 |
| 2013 | 6 | #15,851 | — | — |
| 2012 | 8 | #13,006 | — | — |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,823 | — | — |
| 2010 | 15 | #8,157 | 7 | #10,362 |
| 2009 | 18 | #7,239 | 7 | #10,596 |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,627 | — | — |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,302 | — | — |
| 2006 | 8 | #13,163 | 5 | #13,300 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,236 | 5 | #12,648 |
| 2004 | 12 | #9,066 | 5 | #12,532 |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,862 | — | — |
| 2002 | 17 | #6,582 | 8 | #8,171 |
| 2001 | 24 | #4,943 | — | — |
| 2000 | 30 | #4,137 | 8 | #7,929 |
| 1995 | 78 | #1,831 | 9 | #6,228 |
| 1990 | 134 | #1,241 | 16 | #3,716 |
| 1985 | 25 | #3,475 | 5 | #7,191 |
| 1980 | — | — | 10 | #4,031 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,634 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | 6 | #3,786 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Markie mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Mark.
How popular is the name Markie in 2025?
Markie ranked #7,747 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Markie?
1,936 babies have been named Markie in the United States since 1926, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Markie most popular?
Markie peaked in 1990, when 150 newborns received the name.
Is Markie a boy or girl name?
Markie is used for both: about 83% of babies named Markie have been girls and 17% boys.
Is the name Markie rising or falling?
Markie is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.