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Marking

MAHR-king /mɑˈrkɪŋ/

At a glance

In short
Marking is a strong and timeless name for boys with English origins. It symbolizes strength and resilience, associated with the biblical figure of Mark.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2021 (#12,146)
Babies in 2021
5 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#8,816 in 2016
First recorded
2012

Meaning of Marking

Marking is a strong and timeless name for boys. With its origins rooted in English, Marking has a rich history and carries a sense of tradition. The name Marking has various associations, including the biblical figure of Mark, who was one of the four evangelists. Marking also symbolizes strength and resilience, making it an excellent choice for parents looking for a name that exudes confidence. In terms of popularity, Marking has been steadily used over the years in the United States, with occurrences ranging from 5 to 8 per year. While not as common as some other names, this makes Marking an unique choice that sets your child apart from the crowd.

How to pronounce Marking

Popularity of Marking in the U.S.

Marking was last recorded in the U.S. in 2021, ranked #12,146 with 5 babies. It peaked at #8,816 in 2016. It first appears in the records in 2012.

Bar and line chart: Marking in the U.S., 2012–2021. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 8 in 2016 and 5 in 2021. Line: rank among boy names, peak #8,816 in 2016, #12,146 in 2021.
  • Boys named Marking (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 2012–2021. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2012⁠–⁠2021 4 rows
Marking: babies and rank among boy names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2021512,146back (not recorded in 2020)
201988,889back (not recorded in 2017–2018)
201688,816back (not recorded in 2013–2015)
2012512,274new