Mart
Mart is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Dedicated to Mars; or master, lady.
Origin and history
Mart is traditionally a short form of names like Martin or Martha, though historically it was also used as an independent masculine given name. Its roots trace back to the Roman god Mars or the Aramaic title for a lady, depending on the full name from which it derives. It was moderately used in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but has become exceedingly rare in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
1,039 babies in the United States have been named Mart since 1880. It ranks #3645 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (44.4 %)
- TX (37 %)
- OK (18.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 47 |
| 1890-1900 | 55 |
| 1900-1910 | 24 |
| 1910-1920 | 93 |
| 1920-1930 | 151 |
| 1930-1940 | 95 |
| 1940-1950 | 102 |
| 1950-1960 | 180 |
| 1960-1970 | 153 |
| 1970-1980 | 91 |
| 1980-1990 | 37 |
| 1990-2000 | 6 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Mart
- Mart Buchholz: Baseball player
Fun facts
- Mart appeared regularly in U.S. birth records in the late 1800s as an independent name rather than just a nickname.
- Outside the U.S., Mart is a popular independent masculine given name in Estonia, derived from Martin.