Boy nameCurrently #308 in the USSteady
Martin
//ˈmɑɹtən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19636 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Martin'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.
Martin's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Martin |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 357 |
| 1881 | 327 |
| 1882 | 387 |
| 1883 | 377 |
| 1884 | 385 |
| 1885 | 357 |
| 1886 | 329 |
| 1887 | 336 |
| 1888 | 378 |
| 1889 | 367 |
| 1890 | 352 |
| 1891 | 331 |
| 1892 | 359 |
| 1893 | 347 |
| 1894 | 299 |
| 1895 | 317 |
| 1896 | 343 |
| 1897 | 312 |
| 1898 | 346 |
| 1899 | 260 |
| 1900 | 383 |
| 1901 | 309 |
| 1902 | 325 |
| 1903 | 283 |
| 1904 | 334 |
| 1905 | 332 |
| 1906 | 334 |
| 1907 | 335 |
| 1908 | 331 |
| 1909 | 397 |
| 1910 | 403 |
| 1911 | 575 |
| 1912 | 1,072 |
| 1913 | 1,269 |
| 1914 | 1,690 |
| 1915 | 2,086 |
| 1916 | 2,133 |
| 1917 | 2,343 |
| 1918 | 2,403 |
| 1919 | 2,219 |
| 1920 | 2,449 |
| 1921 | 2,476 |
| 1922 | 2,416 |
| 1923 | 2,475 |
| 1924 | 2,467 |
| 1925 | 2,430 |
| 1926 | 2,511 |
| 1927 | 2,404 |
| 1928 | 2,444 |
| 1929 | 2,334 |
| 1930 | 2,338 |
| 1931 | 2,115 |
| 1932 | 2,273 |
| 1933 | 2,078 |
| 1934 | 2,191 |
| 1935 | 2,131 |
| 1936 | 2,119 |
| 1937 | 2,291 |
| 1938 | 2,321 |
| 1939 | 2,204 |
| 1940 | 2,433 |
| 1941 | 2,615 |
| 1942 | 3,054 |
| 1943 | 3,089 |
| 1944 | 2,777 |
| 1945 | 2,830 |
| 1946 | 3,341 |
| 1947 | 3,737 |
| 1948 | 3,709 |
| 1949 | 3,912 |
| 1950 | 4,191 |
| 1951 | 4,607 |
| 1952 | 4,750 |
| 1953 | 4,789 |
| 1954 | 4,986 |
| 1955 | 5,087 |
| 1956 | 5,693 |
| 1957 | 5,986 |
| 1958 | 5,680 |
| 1959 | 5,366 |
| 1960 | 5,511 |
| 1961 | 5,491 |
| 1962 | 5,560 |
| 1963 | 6,088 |
| 1964 | 5,761 |
| 1965 | 4,960 |
| 1966 | 4,232 |
| 1967 | 3,855 |
| 1968 | 4,101 |
| 1969 | 3,779 |
| 1970 | 3,521 |
| 1971 | 3,040 |
| 1972 | 2,443 |
| 1973 | 2,417 |
| 1974 | 2,389 |
| 1975 | 2,177 |
| 1976 | 2,184 |
| 1977 | 2,179 |
| 1978 | 2,069 |
| 1979 | 2,044 |
| 1980 | 2,249 |
| 1981 | 2,171 |
| 1982 | 2,197 |
| 1983 | 2,191 |
| 1984 | 2,157 |
| 1985 | 2,159 |
| 1986 | 2,414 |
| 1987 | 2,436 |
| 1988 | 2,671 |
| 1989 | 2,817 |
| 1990 | 3,106 |
| 1991 | 2,908 |
| 1992 | 2,947 |
| 1993 | 2,839 |
| 1994 | 2,607 |
| 1995 | 2,411 |
| 1996 | 2,290 |
| 1997 | 2,238 |
| 1998 | 2,073 |
| 1999 | 2,036 |
| 2000 | 2,110 |
| 2001 | 2,066 |
| 2002 | 1,966 |
| 2003 | 1,888 |
| 2004 | 1,858 |
| 2005 | 1,844 |
| 2006 | 1,947 |
| 2007 | 1,887 |
| 2008 | 1,700 |
| 2009 | 1,526 |
| 2010 | 1,333 |
| 2011 | 1,321 |
| 2012 | 1,350 |
| 2013 | 1,346 |
| 2014 | 1,439 |
| 2015 | 1,344 |
| 2016 | 1,396 |
| 2017 | 1,282 |
| 2018 | 1,296 |
| 2019 | 1,253 |
| 2020 | 1,168 |
| 2021 | 1,103 |
| 2022 | 1,108 |
| 2023 | 1,152 |
| 2024 | 1,101 |
Martin through the decades
- Martin peaked in 1963, when 6,088 babies were named Martin in the US.
- The 1950s were Martin's strongest decade, averaging 5,114 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Martin has fallen 22% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Martin currently ranks #308 in the US and is holding steady.