Unisex name · peaked 1990

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.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.020.040.060.0818801900192019401960198020002020GirlsBoys
GirlsBoys
Rank 2025
#7,747
among girls
Babies in 2025
14
named Markie
Peak year
1990
150 babies
All-time total
1,936
since 1926

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.

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