Marko Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Marko is a name of Latin origin, derived from 'Marcus', associated with the god Mars. It has evolved through various languages and forms, embodying meanings related to war and strength. The name has biblical relevance through St. Mark, enhancing its historical significance. Today, it is recognized as a strong name with positive connotations.
The name Marko is most popular in Illinois, 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. From 2020-2022, Marko has been 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, 'Marko' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3355th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3525th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2364th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1511th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1530th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1463rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1801st out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Marko' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Marko"
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑːrkoʊ/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Marko is derived from the Latin name 'Marcus', which is believed to be derived from the name of the Roman god of war, Mars.
Meaning
warlike, hammer
Language Evolution
Marcus (Latin), Markus (German), Marco (Italian), Mark (English)
Historical Usage
Marko gained popularity in various cultures due to its biblical connections and the veneration of St. Mark, one of the authors of the Gospels, especially during the Middle Ages.
Variants & Derivatives
Mark, Marcus, Marco, Marek
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Marko is seen as a strong and masculine name, popular in various cultures, especially in Slavic countries.
Famous People
Marko Arnautović - Austrian footballer, Marko Polo - Venetian merchant and explorer, Marko Gajić - Serbian poet
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Marko"
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 "Marko"
"Marko" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3355th of 7545 | 97 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3525th of 6773 | 81 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2364th of 7552 | 225 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1511th of 10718 | 530 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1530th of 16616 | 828 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1463rd of 24088 | 1,552 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1801st of 23106 | 1,047 |
Regional Popularity of "Marko" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
91.44% 1261st/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
75.26% 1171st/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
63.27% 1409th/2227 |
- | - |
52.76% 1464th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
35.31% 1037th/2937 |
42.84% 1492nd/3483 |
64.38% 2265th/3518 |
31.80% 1286th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
28.20% 1039th/3685 |
32.34% 1447th/4475 |
42.66% 2216th/5194 |
22.34% 1411th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
24.03% 1101st/4582 |
25.39% 1311th/5164 |
26.24% 1919th/7313 |
17.23% 1286th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
31.22% 1244th/3984 |
33.47% 1502nd/4487 |
33.03% 2253rd/6822 |
25.40% 1594th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Marko" 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 "Marko"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Marko" 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.