Marti
Marti is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Dedicated to Mars, warlike, or mistress of the house.
Origin and history
Marti is a feminine given name derived from Martha or Martina, roots connected to the Roman war deity Mars. In the United States, it gained moderate usage in the mid-20th century both as a standalone name and as a diminutive. It remains a relatively rare name today.
Popularity in the United States
4,321 babies in the United States have been named Marti since 1880. It ranks #2676 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2048.
States where it is most popular
- CA (29.7 %)
- TX (14.4 %)
- OH (8.2 %)
- MI (8 %)
- MO (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 18 |
| 1940-1950 | 256 |
| 1950-1960 | 801 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,145 |
| 1970-1980 | 943 |
| 1980-1990 | 449 |
| 1990-2000 | 331 |
| 2000-2010 | 200 |
| 2010-2019 | 125 |
| 2020-2029 | 53 |
Famous people named Marti
- Marti Webb: Actress, Singer
- Marti Noxon: Screenwriter, Producer
Fun facts
- Marti developed as a short form for both Martha (Aramaic for 'lady') and Martina (Latin for 'dedicated to Mars').
- The name experienced its highest levels of usage in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s.