Martin
Martin first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1963, when 6,073 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,009.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Martin popular?
Declining Martin is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1963 peak.
| 2020s | 6,645 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 13,356 | |
| 2000s | 18,762 | |
| 1990s | 25,331 | |
| 1980s | 23,226 | |
| 1970s | 24,267 | |
| 1960s | 49,116 | |
| 1950s | 50,994 | |
| 1940s | 31,402 | |
| 1930s | 21,927 | |
| 1920s | 24,243 | |
| 1910s | 16,097 | |
| 1900s | 3,346 | |
| 1890s | 3,254 | |
| 1880s | 3,595 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Martin mean?
Martin comes from the Roman name Martinus, derived from Mars, the god of war. St Martin of Tours, who shared his cloak with a beggar, made it a Christian classic.
Nicknames for Martin
- Marty
- Tin
Variants & spellings
- Martín
- Martino
- Maarten
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Frequently asked questions
Is Martin a boy or a girl name?
Martin is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Martin a popular name right now?
Martin is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1963 peak.
How popular is the name Martin?
In 2025, Martin ranked #335 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Martin most popular?
Martin was most popular in 1963, when about 6,073 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Martin?
Common nicknames for Martin include Marty, Tin.