Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Mark.
National Rank (2025)
#245
All-Time Peak Rank
#6 (1959)
Total U.S. Births
1,362,176
Unisex Distribution99.7% Boy / 0.3% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Mark Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Mark
According to SSA data, Mark achieved its highest historical rank of #6 in 1959. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1960 with 58,727 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 31.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Mark scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-31.9% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record58,727Births in 1960
Years in Top 100
59yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:928
1890s:953
1900s:971
1910s:4,134
1920s:6,495
1930s:7,444
1940s:50,731
1950s:382,589
1960s:441,390
1970s:194,260
1980s:129,442
1990s:75,816
2000s:37,257
2010s:21,108
2020s:8,658
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesMark
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
Need a middle name or matching choice that pairs cleanly with Mark? Enter a surname or older sibling name below to test structural meter and syllable cohesion:
BabyNameAnalytics