Boy nameCurrently #8,085 in the USFalling
Martel
//ˈmɑɹˌtɛl//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19916 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Martel's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Martel's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Martel |
|---|---|
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1948 | 10 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 12 |
| 1972 | 15 |
| 1973 | 13 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1979 | 17 |
| 1980 | 22 |
| 1981 | 31 |
| 1982 | 39 |
| 1983 | 62 |
| 1984 | 44 |
| 1985 | 65 |
| 1986 | 52 |
| 1987 | 56 |
| 1988 | 59 |
| 1989 | 71 |
| 1990 | 66 |
| 1991 | 72 |
| 1992 | 62 |
| 1993 | 63 |
| 1994 | 45 |
| 1995 | 54 |
| 1996 | 37 |
| 1997 | 36 |
| 1998 | 28 |
| 1999 | 33 |
| 2000 | 28 |
| 2001 | 27 |
| 2002 | 29 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 26 |
| 2005 | 23 |
| 2006 | 26 |
| 2007 | 21 |
| 2008 | 24 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 10 |
Martel through the decades
- Martel peaked in 1991, when 72 babies were named Martel in the US.
- The 1980s were Martel's strongest decade, averaging 50 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Martel has fallen 29% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Martel currently ranks #8,085 in the US and is cooling off.