Martez
Martez is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Of modern creation, likely influenced by Martin ('dedicated to Mars') or Cortez ('courteous').
Origin and history
Martez is a contemporary American masculine name that likely originated as a modern variant of names like Martin or Cortez. It gained traction in the United States in the late 20th century and remains a distinctive, moderately used choice. Today, it offers a stylish, modern sound with a familiar rhythmic feel.
Popularity in the United States
4,097 babies in the United States have been named Martez since 1880. It ranks #1960 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1734.
States where it is most popular
- MI (33.5 %)
- IL (15.1 %)
- MO (9.8 %)
- OH (9.3 %)
- AL (8.4 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 38 |
| 1970-1980 | 277 |
| 1980-1990 | 789 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,275 |
| 2000-2010 | 869 |
| 2010-2019 | 651 |
| 2020-2029 | 193 |
Famous people named Martez
- Martez Wilson: Football Player, Athlete
Fun facts
- Martez emerged in the United States during the late 20th century as part of a trend of inventing vibrant, rhythmic names.
- The name has accumulated over 4,000 published male births in the United States since 1880.