Markham

Q: How popular is the name Markham?

Markham is ranked #20699 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ m-AHRK-uhm ]

Boy Name #20,699 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Markham is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-AHRK-uhm.

Parents who love the name Markham often also consider Si, Deshane, .

Popularity Over Time

#20,699

Current Rank

Peaked 1959 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #20,699
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Mark #246 Markus #1231 Marko #1863 Markell #2483 Markel #2676

Nicknames

Mar May Marie Markie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Markham

Is Markham a boy or girl name?

Markham is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Markham?

Markham is pronounced m-AHRK-uhm.

How popular is the name Markham?

Markham is currently ranked #20699 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Markham?

Common nicknames for Markham include Mar, May, Marie, and Markie.

Is Markham a common or rare name?

Markham is an uncommon name, ranked #20699 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Markham

Markham is a boy name .

Markham is currently ranked #20,699 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Markham include Mar, May, Marie, and Markie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Markham include Mark, Markus, Marko, Markell, Markel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.