Markie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Markie originates from the Latin 'Marcus', meaning 'warlike'. The name has evolved through various forms such as Marcus and Mark. It gained prominence through biblical associations and has a youthful image in modern times. There is no direct biblical relevance, but it is connected to significant historical figures.
The name Markie is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West 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, Markie has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Markie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7545th out of 7545 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5438th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4771st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5045th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11832nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 14258th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 9204th out of 9204 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 14973rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1880th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6141st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8135th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Markie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Markie"
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑrki/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Markie is derived from the Latin name 'Marcus', which is associated with the Roman god of war, Mars.
Meaning
warlike
Language Evolution
Marcus, Marcos, Markus, Mark
Historical Usage
The name Mark gained popularity in the Christian tradition due to Saint Mark, one of the apostles and the author of the Gospel of Mark, which contributed to its widespread use in Christian communities during the Middle Ages.
Variants & Derivatives
Mark, Marcus, Marcy, Marcos
Modern Popularity & Image
Markie is perceived as a playful and modern diminutive form of Mark, often associated with youthfulness and charm.
Famous People
Markie Post, Markie Smith, Markie Ramone
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Markie"
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 "Markie"
"Markie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 7545th of 7545 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 5438th of 7552 | 24 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4771st of 10718 | 74 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5045th of 16616 | 142 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 11832nd of 24088 | 59 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 14258th of 23106 | 32 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 9204th of 9204 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 14973rd of 19264 | 14 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1880th of 27321 | 1,091 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6141st of 35406 | 315 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 8135th of 30306 | 161 |
Regional Popularity of "Markie" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
64.02% 3325th/5194 |
63.94% 4039th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Markie" 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) |
42.58% 1569th/3685 |
52.20% 2336th/4475 |
45.88% 2383rd/5194 |
28.23% 1783rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
85.27% 3907th/4582 |
- |
94.65% 6922nd/7313 |
79.85% 5959th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
84.00% 5272nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Markie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Markie" 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.