Markey is a unique and historic given name, of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic 'Márgaid' meaning 'pearl'. It is most famously associated with prominent political figures like Thomas Markey, who served as a U.S. Representative in the 19th century.
The name Markey experienced fluctuating popularity over time, with peaks in the late 1970s to early 1980s and again in the late 1990s to early 2000s. Notably, there were significant spikes in births in 1974 (12), 1980 (15), and 2007 (13). However, the name's overall usage has been relatively low, with most years showing fewer than 10 births per year. Since 2015, there have only been six or seven Markey births annually, indicating a decline in its current popularity.