Marko
A male given name, equivalent to English Mark.
Every Marko since 1892 — 4,439 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marko
Marko is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,069 in 2025 with 72 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1892, 4,439 American babies have been named Marko. Its peak came in 2006, when 138 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Marko stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marko year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 72 | #2,069 |
| 2024 | 86 | #1,871 |
| 2023 | 67 | #2,166 |
| 2022 | 62 | #2,311 |
| 2021 | 79 | #1,926 |
| 2020 | 80 | #1,860 |
| 2019 | 82 | #1,846 |
| 2018 | 81 | #1,867 |
| 2017 | 95 | #1,677 |
| 2016 | 94 | #1,681 |
| 2015 | 100 | #1,608 |
| 2014 | 97 | #1,617 |
| 2013 | 124 | #1,365 |
| 2012 | 100 | #1,585 |
| 2011 | 107 | #1,506 |
| 2010 | 109 | #1,499 |
| 2009 | 106 | #1,553 |
| 2008 | 114 | #1,451 |
| 2007 | 113 | #1,440 |
| 2006 | 138 | #1,222 |
| 2005 | 115 | #1,320 |
| 2004 | 100 | #1,423 |
| 2003 | 90 | #1,460 |
| 2002 | 91 | #1,428 |
| 2001 | 90 | #1,395 |
| 2000 | 84 | #1,473 |
| 1995 | 47 | #1,856 |
| 1990 | 51 | #1,626 |
| 1985 | 55 | #1,297 |
| 1980 | 54 | #1,265 |
| 1975 | 37 | #1,472 |
| 1970 | 35 | #1,429 |
| 1965 | 22 | #1,700 |
| 1960 | 21 | #1,799 |
| 1955 | 17 | #1,945 |
| 1950 | 8 | #2,941 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 6 | #3,340 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 8 | #3,187 |
| 1925 | 9 | #3,057 |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | 9 | #2,746 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Marko
- Marko Marulić Writer · 1450–1524
- Marko Krizin Religious figure · 1589–1619
- Marko Elsner Soccer player · 1960–2020
- Marko Pantelić Soccer player · b. 1978
- Marko Marin Soccer player · b. 1989
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marko mean?
A male given name, equivalent to English Mark.
How popular is the name Marko in 2025?
Marko ranked #2,069 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 72 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Marko?
4,439 babies have been named Marko in the United States since 1892, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marko most popular?
Marko peaked in 2006, when 138 newborns received the name.
Is Marko a boy or girl name?
Marko is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Marko rising or falling?
Marko is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Marko?
Well-known people named Marko include Marko Marulić (writer), Marko Krizin (religious figure), Marko Elsner (soccer player).