Martyn
boy nameMartyn entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #1945 in 1956, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
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rank today
#1945
peak (1956)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3545 |
| 1920s | #3869 |
| 1930s | #3208 |
| 1940s | #3212 |
| 1950s | #2354 |
| 1960s | #2736 |
| 1970s | #3982 |
| 1980s | #5399 |
| 1990s | #6517 |
| 2000s | #10772 |
| 2010s | #11097 |
| 2020s | #11745 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Martyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Martyn alive today was born around 1968, making them about 57 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Martyn in 2025?
- Martyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Martyn most popular?
- Martyn peaked in 1956, reaching #1945 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Martyn with classmates?
- Martyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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