Boy nameNot in the current top chartsSteady
Markham
//ˈmɑɹkəm//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19597 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
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We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Markham's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Markham |
|---|---|
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1949 | 10 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1957 | 12 |
| 1958 | 10 |
| 1959 | 40 |
| 1960 | 32 |
| 1961 | 20 |
| 1962 | 24 |
| 1963 | 15 |
| 1964 | 10 |
| 1965 | 12 |
| 1966 | 15 |
| 1967 | 18 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 14 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 14 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2022 | 6 |
Markham through the decades
- Markham peaked in 1959, when 40 babies were named Markham in the US.
- The 1960s were Markham's strongest decade, averaging 17 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1992–2022), use of Markham has fallen 32% compared to the 10 years before that.