Markeith is a unique and distinctive given name, derived from Old English elements 'mearc', meaning 'boundary' or 'limit', and 'þeod', which signifies 'people'. It was historically used as a surname before becoming more prevalent as a first name in recent times.
The name Markeith experienced a significant surge in popularity from the late 1970s to the mid-1980s, peaking at 83 births in 1988 and 87 births in 1990. However, since then, its usage has steadily declined, with only 12 births recorded in both 2022 and 2023. Over the entire period from 1964 to 2023, there were a total of 2136 babies named Markeith.