Mark
How to say it: MARK · /ˈmɑrk/
Of Mars; from the Latin 'Marcus', associated with the Roman god of war.
Mark was the 242nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,416 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1960s, its births are down about 36% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #277 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #242 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,416 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,036 |
| Peak decade | 1960s |
| Change over 10 years | −36% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #277 |
| In France, 2025 | #293 among boys’ names, 40 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
In the 1960s Mark reached its height. Now far below that peak, it is expected to slip further in the next few years.
What goes with it
Firm and crisp with a soft undertone, Mark carries a saint's name heritage. Paul and Thomas share its style.
Middle names that flow with Mark →
Honouring a Mark in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Mark is about 1 in 85.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish.
In France: #293 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #294. Ireland: #99.
Famous people named Mark
- Mark Twain (1835–1910)American author and humorist
- Mark Zuckerberg (born 1984)American Internet entrepreneur
- Mark Rutte (born 1967)Secretary General of NATO since 2024 and former Prime Minister of the Netherlands
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