Marek Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Marek is a Slavic name derived from 'Mar', a diminutive of 'Martin', meaning 'warrior'. It has evolved through historical forms such as 'Mar' and 'Marek'. The name is often linked to strength and has biblical associations through Saint Martin. It became popular in Slavic regions around the Middle Ages and has variants like Marcin and Mark.
The name Marek is most popular in Colorado, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Marek has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Marek' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4682nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2603rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2541st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1576th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1821st out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 35406th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Marek' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Marek"
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑːrɛk/
Origin
Slavic
Etymology
Marek is derived from the Slavic name 'Mar' or 'Marek', which is a diminutive form of the name 'Martin', itself derived from the Latin 'Martinus', meaning 'of Mars' or 'warrior'.
Meaning
warrior
Language Evolution
Mar, Marek, Martin
Historical Usage
The name Marek gained popularity in various Slavic countries, especially in Poland and the Czech Republic, from the Middle Ages onwards, often associated with the Christian saint Saint Martin.
Variants & Derivatives
Marcin, Mark, Markus
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Marek is perceived as a traditional yet modern name in Slavic countries, often associated with strength and valor.
Famous People
Marek Hamsik, Marek Grechuta, Marek Edelman
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Marek"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Marek"
"Marek" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4682nd of 7552 | 42 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2603rd of 10718 | 227 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2541st of 16616 | 392 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1576th of 24088 | 1,400 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1821st of 23106 | 1,025 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 35406th of 35406 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Marek" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
45.52% 1337th/2937 |
- | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
32.48% 1197th/3685 |
53.68% 2402nd/4475 |
- |
46.57% 2942nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
24.92% 1142nd/4582 |
35.34% 1825th/5164 |
28.20% 2062nd/7313 |
19.75% 1474th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
31.93% 1272nd/3984 |
59.22% 2657th/4487 |
37.12% 2532nd/6822 |
27.17% 1705th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Marek" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Marek"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Marek" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.