How popular is the name Marten in 2025?

Marten is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Marten most popular?

Marten peaked in 1963, reaching #1957 among US boy names.

Marten will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Marten entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #1957 in 1963, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#1957

peak (1963)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

About 400 people named Marten are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Marten alive today was born around 1967, making them about 58 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Marten in 2025?: Marten is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Marten most popular?: Marten peaked in 1963, reaching #1957 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Marten with classmates?: Marten will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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