NAME PROFILE
Martin
Martin is derived from Mars, the Roman god of war, meaning 'warlike.' It carries a sense of moral courage and steady purpose, suggesting a person who is principled and visionary.
Key Stats
| Total births | 317,037 |
| Gender | Male (95% / 5%) |
| Peak year | 1963 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 22%TX — 20%NY — 19%IN — 19%MO — 19%
Notable People
Martin Luther King Jr. (Activist) · Martin Scorsese (Director) · Martin Freeman (Actor) · Martin Short (Comedian) · Martin Sheen (Actor)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Marty
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