At a glance
- In short
- Mrk is a male name with origins traced back to the biblical name Mark, meaning "warlike" or "dedicated to Mars" in Latin. Pronounced as m-ur-k (/mɜːk/ or /mɝk).
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1987 (#4,573)
- Babies in 1987
- 9 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #3,024 in 1957
- First recorded
- 1956
Meaning of Mrk
Mrk is a male name with origins that can be traced back to the biblical name Mark. It is a popular variant of the name Mark, which means "warlike" or "dedicated to Mars" in Latin. The pronunciation of Mrk is the same in both British and American English, pronounced as m-ur-k (/mɜːk/ or /mɝk/). In terms of popularity, the name Mrk has had sporadic occurrences throughout the years in the United States. Although it did not rank consistently, it was given to several newborn boys in different years, particularly in the 1960s and 1970s. The name Mark itself has been widely used throughout history and continues to be a beloved choice for parents looking for a strong and classic name for their baby boy.
How to pronounce Mrk
English
- Pronounced m-ur-k /mɝk/
Popularity of Mrk in the U.S.
Mrk was last recorded in the U.S. in 1987, ranked #4,573 with 9 babies. It peaked at #3,024 in 1957. It first appears in the records in 1956.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1956–1987 13 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 9 | 4,573 | back (not recorded in 1986) |
| 1985 | 8 | 4,698 | back (not recorded in 1983–1984) |
| 1982 | 6 | 5,620 | back (not recorded in 1981) |
| 1980 | 6 | 5,525 | back (not recorded in 1972–1979) |
| 1971 | 5 | 4,907 | back (not recorded in 1970) |
| 1969 | 8 | 3,314 | ▲ 359 |
| 1968 | 6 | 3,673 | ▲ 293 |
| 1967 | 5 | 3,966 | back (not recorded in 1964–1966) |
| 1963 | 7 | 3,318 | ▲ 715 |
| 1962 | 5 | 4,033 | back (not recorded in 1960–1961) |
| 1959 | 5 | 3,988 | back (not recorded in 1958) |
| 1957 | 8 | 3,024 | ▲ 192 |
| 1956 | 7 | 3,216 | new |