Martin
Martin is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Of Mars, dedicated to Mars, or warlike.
Origin and history
Martin is derived from the Roman name Martinus, which stems from the god Mars, meaning 'of Mars' or 'warlike'. It has a long history of widespread use throughout Europe due to Saint Martin of Tours and later Martin Luther. In the United States, it has been a consistently classic male name with over 300,000 recorded births since 1880.
Popularity in the United States
315,561 babies in the United States have been named Martin since 1880. It ranks #111 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #305.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.5 %)
- NY (13.3 %)
- TX (9.3 %)
- IL (6.6 %)
- PA (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 3,595 |
| 1890-1900 | 3,254 |
| 1900-1910 | 3,346 |
| 1910-1920 | 16,097 |
| 1920-1930 | 24,243 |
| 1930-1940 | 21,927 |
| 1940-1950 | 31,402 |
| 1950-1960 | 50,994 |
| 1960-1970 | 49,116 |
| 1970-1980 | 24,267 |
| 1980-1990 | 23,226 |
| 1990-2000 | 25,331 |
| 2000-2010 | 18,762 |
| 2010-2019 | 13,356 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,645 |
Famous people named Martin
- Martin Luther King Jr.: Civil rights leader, Minister
- Martin Scorsese: Film director, Producer
- Martin Short: Actor, Comedian
Nicknames
Marty, Mart
Fun facts
- The name originates from Martinus, a derivative of Mars, the Roman god of war.
- In the United States, the name is deeply honored through civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.