Mark
Meaning: Of Mars, warlike, consecrated to Mars
Origin: Latin/Roman
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #9
Total births: 43,417
History: Mark peaked in the 1960s-70s and is inseparable from Australian cricket. Mark Waugh and Mark Taylor both captained or starred for Australia. The name carries a steady, dependable Australian character — the kind of bloke who shows up, does the job, and doesn't make a fuss about it.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2001) | #90 |
| Babies named Mark in 2001 | 95 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 43,417 |
| Peak year | 1961 (2,021 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #2 |
| Years in records | 1952–2001 (50 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 33 spots |
Frequently asked about Mark
What does the name Mark mean?
Mark means “Of Mars, warlike, consecrated to Mars” from Latin/Roman roots.
What is the origin of the name Mark?
Mark has Latin/Roman origin. The traditional meaning is “Of Mars, warlike, consecrated to Mars”.
How popular is Mark in Australia?
Mark ranked #90 in Australia in 2001 — given to 95 babies that year.
When was Mark most popular?
Mark peaked in 1961 with 2,021 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Mark a boy or girl name?
Mark is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Marks in registered births are male.
Is the name Mark rising or falling in popularity?
Mark has fallen 33 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #57 in 1996 to #90 in 2001.
How long has Mark been recorded in Australia?
Mark appears in birth records in Australia across 50 years — from 1952 through 2001.