Mark is a distinctive choice, ranked #277 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Mark in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#277
US Rank #246
About the Name Mark
Mark is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 36 places over five years. Its high point was #55 in 1996, and it now sits at #277. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has broken into the UK top 100 on 6 occasions, signalling genuine mainstream interest.
Mark is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #246, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Mark
Unlikely. With around 166 UK babies named Mark per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Mark in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Mark has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 36 places in the last five years. Its peak was #55 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Mark is more popular in the US (#246) than in the UK (#277). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Mark include: David Mark — David Alechenu Bonaventure Mark is a retired Nigerian army brigadier general and politician.; Wade Mark — Wade Mark is a Trinidadian and Tobagonian politician that is currently serving as the 12th president of the Senate of Trinidad and Tobago since 2025.; Mark Epstein (property developer) — Mark Lawrence Epstein, nicknamed "Puggy", is an American property developer and real estate investor..
Mark appears in the US top 500 at #246 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
166
UK babies named Mark (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↓ 36 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Mark
Likely around 1 other Mark in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Mark
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
David Alechenu Bonaventure Mark is a retired Nigerian army brigadier general and politician. He served as the 12th president of the Nigerian Senate from 2007 to 2015 and was the Senator for Benue South senatorial district from 1999 to 2019.
Wade Mark is a Trinidadian and Tobagonian politician that is currently serving as the 12th president of the Senate of Trinidad and Tobago since 2025. He served as the Speaker of the House from 2010 to 2015 and obtained his bachelor's degree in politics and economics from the University of the West Indies, Saint Augustine campus in 1979.
Mark Lawrence Epstein, nicknamed "Puggy", is an American property developer and real estate investor. The brother of convicted sex offender and financier Jeffrey Epstein, he has been active in real estate since the 1990s, founding and leading several companies, including Ossa Properties and Dara Partners.
Mark Ramos Nishita, known professionally as Money Mark, is an American producer and musician, best known for his collaborations with the Beastie Boys from 1992 until 2011.
Mark Robert Michael Wahlberg, formerly known by his stage name Marky Mark, is an American actor, producer, and former rapper. His work as a leading man spans the comedy, drama, and action genres.
Mark Montebello is a Maltese priest, philosopher and author. He is mostly known for his controversies with Catholic Church authorities but also for his biographies of Manuel Dimech and Dom Mintoff.
Mark Edward Kelly is an American politician and a retired astronaut and naval officer. He is the senior United States senator from Arizona, a seat he has held since 2020.
Mark Joseph Carney is a Canadian politician and economist who has served as the 24th prime minister of Canada since 2025. He has also been leader of the Liberal Party and the member of Parliament (MP) for Nepean since 2025.