Martin
How to say it: MAR-tin · /ˈmɑrtɪn/
From Latin 'Martinus', derived from Mars, the Roman god of war. Popularized by Saint Martin of Tours.
Martin was the 338th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,009 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1880s, its births are down about 25% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #376 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #338 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,009 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,285 |
| Peak decade | 1880s |
| Change over 10 years | −25% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #376 |
| In France, 2025 | #42 among boys’ names, 1,290 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Long established, Martin soared highest in the 1880s. It now rests far below that level with more slipping expected shortly.
What goes with it
Calm soft tones give Martin a steady presence with a saintly heritage. Thomas corresponds in classic style.
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Nicknames
- Marty
- Mart
Honouring a Martin in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Martin is about 1 in 137.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Polish, Spanish, Swedish.
In France: #42 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #364. Ireland: #102.
Famous people named Martin
- Martin Luther (1483–1546)German priest and theologian
- Martin Luther King Jr. (1929–1968)American Baptist minister and civil rights leader
- Martin Scorsese (born 1942)American filmmaker
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