Marty
Marty is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Dedicated to Mars or warlike.
Origin and history
Marty is traditionally a diminutive of Martin, derived from the Latin name Martinus, which relates to the Roman god of war, Mars. It became a popular given name in its own right in the mid-20th century in the United States. Today, it remains a familiar, classic, friendly choice although its modern usage is relatively low.
Popularity in the United States
32,180 babies in the United States have been named Marty since 1880. It ranks #653 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1639.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8.6 %)
- TX (6.6 %)
- NC (6 %)
- TN (5.3 %)
- OH (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 6 |
| 1900-1910 | 33 |
| 1910-1920 | 115 |
| 1920-1930 | 177 |
| 1930-1940 | 347 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,152 |
| 1950-1960 | 7,309 |
| 1960-1970 | 12,787 |
| 1970-1980 | 5,724 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,030 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,149 |
| 2000-2010 | 605 |
| 2010-2019 | 458 |
| 2020-2029 | 288 |
Famous people named Marty
- Marty Feldman: comedian, actor
- Marty Robbins: singer, songwriter
- Marty Schottenheimer: football coach
Fun facts
- Marty originated as an informal hypocoristic form of Martin before gaining independent usage.
- The name is famous worldwide as the given name of Marty McFly, the protagonist in the Back to the Future film trilogy.