Martell
Martell is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Hammer; force or strength.
Origin and history
Martell is a masculine given name of Germanic and Old French origin, derived from the surname Martel, which means 'hammer'. Historically a nickname for a forceful worker or warrior, it gained use as a given name in the United States during the 20th century. It remains a relatively rare choice for American boys.
Popularity in the United States
2,630 babies in the United States have been named Martell since 1880. It ranks #2528 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1840.
States where it is most popular
- IL (45.1 %)
- MI (28.6 %)
- CA (12.8 %)
- OH (5.3 %)
- IN (2.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 13 |
| 1920-1930 | 40 |
| 1930-1940 | 39 |
| 1940-1950 | 21 |
| 1950-1960 | 31 |
| 1960-1970 | 31 |
| 1970-1980 | 108 |
| 1980-1990 | 866 |
| 1990-2000 | 698 |
| 2000-2010 | 369 |
| 2010-2019 | 327 |
| 2020-2029 | 87 |
Famous people named Martell
- Martell Webster: Basketball Player
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Old French word 'martel', meaning 'hammer', famously associated with Charles Martel, the medieval Frankish leader.
- Like many contemporary American names, Martell transitioned from a traditional French and English family surname into a given name.