Marko
Boy name · #2058 in 2025 · Uniqueness 75/100
In 2025, 72 baby boys were named Marko, placing it at #2058 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1599, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 25,000 boys born in 2025 was named Marko.
Babies named Marko per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 133-year story
Marko first appears in the Social Security records in 1892, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2006, when 138 boys were named Marko — good for #1214 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Marko against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Marko in class?
Marko scores 75 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Marko will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Marko is most common
Geography matters for names, and Marko is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Markos were IL (15), PA (9), CA (7), NY (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Marko
Statistically, parents drawn to Marko tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Mauro, Paolo, Fabio, Mikel, and Maceo.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Marko | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 72 | #2056 |
| 2024 | 86 | #1862 |
| 2023 | 67 | #2147 |
| 2022 | 62 | #2299 |
| 2021 | 79 | #1915 |
| 2020 | 80 | #1849 |
| 2019 | 82 | #1842 |
| 2018 | 81 | #1856 |
| 2017 | 95 | #1661 |
| 2016 | 94 | #1675 |
| 2015 | 100 | #1599 |
| 2014 | 97 | #1608 |
| 2013 | 124 | #1361 |
| 2012 | 100 | #1575 |
| 2011 | 107 | #1505 |
| 2010 | 109 | #1492 |
| 2009 | 106 | #1546 |
| 2008 | 114 | #1445 |
| 2007 | 113 | #1433 |
| 2006 | 138 | #1214 |
| 2005 | 115 | #1315 |
| 2004 | 100 | #1414 |
| 2003 | 90 | #1451 |
| 2002 | 91 | #1424 |
| 2001 | 90 | #1390 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Marko a popular boy name?
Marko ranked #2058 among boys in 2025 with 72 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1599.
When was the name Marko most popular?
Marko peaked in 2006, when 138 American boys received the name (ranked #1214 that year). Since 2006 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Marko?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 25,000 newborn American boys was named Marko. It scores 75/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.