Marty
Marty is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Dedicated to Mars, or lady (depending on root name Martha or Martina).
Origin and history
Marty is historically a diminutive of names like Martha or Martina. While more commonly encountered as a masculine name, it has a long history of minor usage for females in the United States. Today, it remains a rare choice for baby girls.
Popularity in the United States
4,089 babies in the United States have been named Marty since 1880. It ranks #2759 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2045.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23.3 %)
- OH (13.9 %)
- TX (13.1 %)
- IN (5.8 %)
- IL (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 13 |
| 1920-1930 | 92 |
| 1930-1940 | 160 |
| 1940-1950 | 631 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,078 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,043 |
| 1970-1980 | 657 |
| 1980-1990 | 168 |
| 1990-2000 | 107 |
| 2000-2010 | 36 |
| 2010-2019 | 48 |
| 2020-2029 | 56 |
Famous people named Marty
- Marty Riessen: tennis player
Fun facts
- Although more frequently used for males, Marty has consistently appeared in U.S. female birth records for over a century.
- As a female name, Marty traditionally evolved as a nickname for Martha or Martina before being used as a standalone given name.