Martin
Peaked at #45 nationally in 1880, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Martin has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Martin — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1247
in 1887
Last ranked
#18273
in 2014
Years tracked
100
1887–2014
Trend
Falling
Martin was already at its most popular for girls in 1887 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #1247), with 5 babies given the name that year.
Martin hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2014, when it stood at #18273.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #18,273 | 5 |
| 2007 | #16,842 | 6 |
| 2006 | #19,032 | 5 |
| 2005 | #12,591 | 8 |
| 2002 | #13,121 | 7 |
| 2001 | #16,991 | 5 |
| 1998 | #15,679 | 5 |
| 1997 | #9,530 | 9 |
Martin — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#45
in 1880
Current rank
#308
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Martin was already at its most popular for boys in 1880 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #45), with 357 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #259 (2014) to #308 (2024) — a 16% drop.
As of 2024, Martin ranks #308 nationally for boys, with 1,101 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #308 | 1,101 |
| 2023 | #288 | 1,152 |
| 2022 | #303 | 1,108 |
| 2021 | #300 | 1,103 |
| 2020 | #293 | 1,168 |
| 2019 | #281 | 1,253 |
| 2018 | #272 | 1,296 |
| 2017 | #282 | 1,282 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Martin most popular?
Martin was most popular in 1880, when it ranked #45 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Martin becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Martin?
At least 316,023 babies have been recorded with the name Martin in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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