Martin Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Martin is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Martin?
Martin is spelled M-A-R-T-I-N. The name has 6 letters.
Martin at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Derived from the Roman name Martinus, which is related to Mars, the Roman god of war; it generally means “of Mars” or “warlike.”
- Origin
- Martin is commonly associated with the Latin name Martinus, which was used in Roman times and relates to the name of the god Mars.
- Pronunciation
- MAR-tin · 2 syllables
Martin Popularity in 2025
Rank#335
Recorded Births1,009
- Boys usage fell 28 places to #335 and recorded 96 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Martin Mean?
Derived from the Roman name Martinus, which is related to Mars, the Roman god of war; it generally means “of Mars” or “warlike.”
Origin: Martin is commonly associated with the Latin name Martinus, which was used in Roman times and relates to the name of the god Mars.
How Do You Pronounce Martin?
PronunciationMAR-tin
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Martin?
- History
- The name Martin appears in historical sources related to Christian saints and medieval Europe, indicating longstanding usage.
Martin Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2005 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 1,009 | #335 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,105 | #307 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,152 | #288 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,108 | #303 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,103 | #300 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,168 | #293 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,253 | #281 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,296 | #272 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,283 | #282 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,396 | #258 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,344 | #275 |
| 2014 | Girls | 5 | #16,513 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,434 | #259 |
| 2013 | Boys | 1,346 | #265 |
| 2012 | Boys | 1,350 | #265 |
| 2011 | Boys | 1,321 | #262 |
| 2010 | Boys | 1,333 | #257 |
| 2009 | Boys | 1,526 | #234 |
| 2008 | Boys | 1,700 | #221 |
| 2007 | Girls | 6 | #15,491 |
| 2007 | Boys | 1,881 | #208 |
| 2006 | Girls | 5 | #17,168 |
| 2006 | Boys | 1,942 | #199 |
| 2005 | Girls | 8 | #11,834 |
When Was Martin Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1963 · Boys
6,073 recorded births
National rank #62
1957 · Boys
5,965 recorded births
National rank #69
1964 · Boys
5,727 recorded births
National rank #63
1956 · Boys
5,682 recorded births
National rank #73
Where Martin Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DC | #82 | 10 |
| CA | #203 | 184 |
| AZ | #203 | 41 |
| MN | #218 | 29 |
| FL | #267 | 78 |
| WA | #271 | 27 |
| NY | #282 | 66 |
| UT | #288 | 17 |