Martin
Martin derives from the Roman name Martinus, meaning 'of Mars' or 'warlike,' referencing the Roman god of war. It has strong roots in Christian tradition through Saint Martin of Tours, a 4th-century saint known for his compassion and generosity.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 977. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,321
- 2012: 1,350
- 2013: 1,346
- 2014: 1,434
- 2015: 1,344
- 2016: 1,396
- 2017: 1,283
- 2018: 1,296
- 2019: 1,253
- 2020: 1,168
- 2021: 1,103
- 2022: 1,108
- 2023: 1,152
- 2024: 1,105
- 2025: 1,009
- 2026 (projected): 977
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most languages
- •Strong international presence with variations like Martín (Spanish) and Morten (Scandinavian)
- •Classic name that ages well from childhood through adulthood
- •Associated with leadership and humanitarian values through notable figures
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Famous People
Martin Luther King Jr.
Civil rights leader and minister
Martin Scorsese
Film director
Martin Freeman
Actor
Martin Short
Actor and comedian
Statistics
315,561
Total births since 1880
1963
Peak year
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