Martin
girl nameMartin entered the US charts in 1887, peaked at #1147 in 1887, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1887–2025
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rank today
#1147
peak (1887)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1147 |
| 1890s | #1359 |
| 1900s | #1819 |
| 1910s | #2258 |
| 1920s | #2299 |
| 1930s | #2314 |
| 1940s | #3199 |
| 1950s | #3089 |
| 1960s | #2669 |
| 1970s | #3588 |
| 1980s | #3727 |
| 1990s | #7305 |
| 2000s | #14406 |
| 2010s | #16513 |
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Martin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Martin alive today was born around 1964, making them about 61 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Martin in 2025?
- Martin is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Martin most popular?
- Martin peaked in 1887, reaching #1147 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Martin with classmates?
- Martin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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