Martavious
Martavious is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of the prefix Mar- and the classical suffix -tavious.
Origin and history
Martavious is a modern American name created by blending the prefix 'Mar-' with the Latinate ending '-tavious' (inspired by names like Octavious). It emerged in the late 20th century, particularly within African American naming traditions. It remains a relatively rare name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
1,328 babies in the United States have been named Martavious since 1880. It ranks #3379 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1847.
States where it is most popular
- TN (41.5 %)
- GA (29.5 %)
- MS (15.4 %)
- AL (7.9 %)
- FL (2.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 99 |
| 1990-2000 | 436 |
| 2000-2010 | 476 |
| 2010-2019 | 237 |
| 2020-2029 | 80 |
Famous people named Martavious
- Martavious Odoms: American football player
Nicknames
Tae, Tay
Fun facts
- The name reflects a late 20th-century trend of creating elaborate masculine names using classic suffixes like '-tavious' or '-arious'.
- Over 1,300 boys in the United States have been given the name Martavious since it first appeared in national records.