Martin
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Warrior; Of Mars
Background: The name Martin originates from the Latin name 'Martinus,' which is a diminutive form of 'Mars,' the Roman god of war. This name was popularized in the Old French as 'Martin,' where it maintained the associations with war and strength.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#111
Total births
316,023
Most popular decade
1960s
(148,014 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-49 ranks)
Years in Top 100
91
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.5% male
0.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 357
- First year rank
- #44
- Peak year
- 1963
- Peak year births
- 6,070
- Peak rank
- #62
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,101
- Recent rank
- #308
Female
- First year
- 1887
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,147
- Peak year
- 1986
- Peak year births
- 37
- Peak rank
- #2,620
- Most recent year
- 2014
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #16,513
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).