Name meaning & stats
Mark
Mark means “of Mars, god of war” (Latin origin). 1,345,413 US babies since 1940, peak 1960. Notable Marks are 1.3× over-represented as footballers.
What it means
“of Mars, god of war”
LatinWell documented
From the Roman first name Marcus.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1960
1,345,413 US babies were named Mark between 1940 and 2025.
Where Marks end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 1.3× | High · 444 people |
| Politician | 1.1× | High · 434 people |
| Actor | 0.8× | High · 248 people |
| Writer | 1.1× | High · 245 people |
Among notable men who are footballers, Marks show up 1.3× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Mark has a surprise career: 1.7×
Spelling family
The most common spelling: 90% of the family
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1960)