Mrk

A boy's name of Latin origin with 85 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Alternative form of MRK.

Mrk is a boy's baby name, likely a condensed form of Mark (Latin, 'dedicated to Mars') with the vowel removed. One of the most minimalist names in the SSA database.

Mrk is Mark without the vowel — the Roman war god's dedication in its most compressed possible form.

EtymologyShow more

Phonetically, Mrk belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At one syllable, it has a punchy, memorable cadence that makes an immediate impression.

Within the Latin naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Latin names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Mrk’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

Unranked

Current Rank

Total births

Since 1956

1987

Peak year

9 births

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Popularity Over Time

Mrk has 13+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1956.

First appeared: 1956Peak: 1987 (9 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Mrk
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
1980s	29	#5499	▲
1970s	5	#5418	▼
1960s	31	#3972	▲
1950s	20	#3664	—

The Story of Mrk

A Millennial name

Peaking in 1987, Mrk is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Mrk are most likely born between 1977 and 1987.

How rare is Mrk?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Mrk is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1956, peaked in the 1960s with 31 births that decade, and continues to thrive.

Mrk by the numbers

Would fill 2 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(13 years, 1956–1987)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Mrk
Year	Births	Rank	Change
1987	9	#4830	+1 (12.5%)
1985	8	#5017	+2 (33.3%)
1982	6	#6149	0
1980	6	#6001	+1 (20.0%)
1971	5	#5418	-3 (-37.5%)
1969	8	#3496	+2 (33.3%)
1968	6	#3993	+1 (20.0%)
1967	5	#4362	-2 (-28.6%)
1963	7	#3556	+2 (40.0%)
1962	5	#4452	0
1959	5	#4384	-3 (-37.5%)
1957	8	#3179	+1 (14.3%)
1956	7	#3430	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mrk a boy's or girl's name?

Mrk is primarily a boy's name.

When was Mrk most popular?

Mrk reached its peak popularity in 1987 with 9 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Mrk?

Mrk is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 85 babies in the U.S. since 1956. Its peak was in 1987.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1956–1987

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