Markus
How to say it: MAR-kus · /ˈmɑrkəs/
Germanic/Scandinavian spelling of Marcus; from Latin Marcus, linked to Mars, Roman god of war.
Markus was the 190th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 144 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 41% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #235 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 | #190 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 144 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,606 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −41% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #235 |
| In France, 2025 | #222 among boys’ names, 20 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Well used though past its height in the 1990s, Markus rests well below that level. Ahead lies a soft decline.
What goes with it
Sturdy and breathy with a strong presence that travels well, Markus also carries biblical and saintly associations. Lukas fits the same mold.
Nicknames
- Mark
- Marc
Honouring a Markus in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Markus is about 1 in 67.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Norwegian, Swedish.
In France: #222 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Markus
- Markus Persson (born 1979)Swedish video game programmer and founder of Mojang
- Markus Söder (born 1967)German politician (CSU)
- Markus Babbel (born 1972)German association football player and manager
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