Markis is of American origin, derived from the Latin word 'Marinus', which means 'of the sea'. It gained popularity in the late 20th century and is often seen as a unique yet approachable choice for a given name.
The name Markis experienced a steady rise in popularity between 1986 and 1993, peaking with 37 births in 1990. However, it has since seen a decline, with only 7 births recorded in both 2017 and 2018. The most recent data shows a slight increase to 10 births in 2022. Overall, there have been 904 babies named Markis from 1970 to 2022.