Martha
Martha is a boy's name of Aramaic origin.
Meaning
Lady or mistress.
Origin and history
Martha is historically a feminine name of Aramaic origin meaning lady or mistress. While overwhelmingly given to females, it appears occasionally in historical U.S. male birth records. In modern times, it is extremely rare as a masculine name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
1,991 babies in the United States have been named Martha since 1880. It ranks #2885 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (30.6 %)
- TX (21.9 %)
- NC (11.2 %)
- GA (9.7 %)
- TN (8.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 47 |
| 1890-1900 | 59 |
| 1900-1910 | 66 |
| 1910-1920 | 162 |
| 1920-1930 | 314 |
| 1930-1940 | 377 |
| 1940-1950 | 295 |
| 1950-1960 | 205 |
| 1960-1970 | 149 |
| 1970-1980 | 110 |
| 1980-1990 | 148 |
| 1990-2000 | 59 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The name derives from the Aramaic title mārṯā, the feminine form of mār, meaning lord or master.
- Although predominantly a female name, nearly 2,000 males in the U.S. have been named Martha since 1880.