Martin
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
316,023 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1963 Peak Popularity Year
6,088 Peak Births

Martin Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Martin originates from the Latin 'Martinus', meaning 'of Mars' or 'warlike'. It evolved through various languages including Old French and Middle English. The name is linked to strength and has no direct biblical relevance. It gained prominence in the medieval period due to the influence of Saint Martin of Tours. Today, it is a widely recognized name with several variants and is often viewed positively.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Martin"

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Pronunciation

/ˈmɑːrtɪn/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

The name Martin is derived from the Latin name 'Martinus', which is a diminutive form of 'Mars', the Roman god of war.

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Meaning

Of Mars, warlike

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Language Evolution

Martinus, Martinus (Latin), Martin (Old French), Martin (Middle English)

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Historical Usage

The name Martin gained popularity in the early medieval period, particularly due to Saint Martin of Tours, who became a significant figure in Christianity.

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Variants & Derivatives

Martine, Martyn, Martina, Marty

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Martin is perceived as a classic and timeless name, often associated with strength and reliability.

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Famous People

Martin Luther King Jr., Martin Scorsese, Martin Sheen, Martin Freeman

📊 Martin Name Trend Analysis

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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Declining
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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Key Insights

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 6,088 peak births in 1963

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in New Mexico

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 14 different American generations with varying popularity

🔊 Same Pronunciation Names for "Martin" - Complete Guide (4 Names)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Martin"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Martin"

"Martin" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 80th of 7545 38,567
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 86th of 6773 43,407
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 80th of 7552 93,956
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 105th of 10718 47,310
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 123rd of 16616 39,994
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 204th of 24088 29,098
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 281st of 23106 14,983
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 2434th of 9107 234
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 2460th of 9204 230
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 2994th of 12526 289
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 3276th of 19264 329
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 4447th of 27321 327
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 19106th of 35406 45
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 30306th of 30306 5

Regional Popularity of "Martin" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
5.58%
79th/1416
3.84%
53rd/1379
5.87%
139th/2366
7.79%
89th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
6.14%
95th/1546
3.15%
49th/1556
6.59%
155th/2353
6.59%
102nd/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
2.92%
65th/2227
2.43%
59th/2430
4.03%
115th/2853
2.13%
59th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
3.47%
102nd/2937
2.53%
88th/3483
3.67%
129th/3518
2.00%
81st/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
3.91%
144th/3685
3.08%
138th/4475
2.91%
151st/5194
1.50%
95th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
5.48%
251st/4582
4.32%
223rd/5164
3.04%
222nd/7313
2.14%
160th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
8.33%
332nd/3984
6.37%
286th/4487
4.56%
311th/6822
3.70%
232nd/6276

Regional Popularity of "Martin" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- 93.51%
1455th/1556
- -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- 100.00%
2430th/2430
83.21%
2374th/2853
94.59%
2625th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - 77.32%
2720th/3518
63.13%
2553rd/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
100.00%
3685th/3685
- 86.39%
4487th/5194
37.06%
2341st/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Martin"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Martin" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Martin" in the United States

The name Martin is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Martin has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Martin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 80th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 86th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 80th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 105th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 123rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 204th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 281st out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2434th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2460th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2994th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3276th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4447th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 19106th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Martin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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