Marty Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Marty is a name of Latin origin meaning 'warrior'. It evolved from 'Martinus' to 'Martin' and finally to 'Marty'. The name is often associated with traits of bravery and friendliness. There is no biblical relevance. Its popularity surged in the Middle Ages due to the influence of Saint Martin of Tours.

The name Marty is most popular in South Dakota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Marty 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. 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, 'Marty' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1847th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 930th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 257th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 287th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 759th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2023rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2685th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4339th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1496th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 987th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1490th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5760th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 16883rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11699th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Marty' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Marty"

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Pronunciation

/ˈmɑːrti/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

Marty is derived from the Latin name 'Martinus', which is a diminutive form of 'Mars', the Roman god of war. The name has connotations of bravery and martial prowess.

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Meaning

warrior

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Language Evolution

Martinus, Martin, Marty

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in the Middle Ages due to the veneration of Saint Martin of Tours, a popular saint in Christianity.

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Variants & Derivatives

Martin, Mart, Martie

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Modern Popularity & Image

Marty is perceived as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with warmth and joviality.

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Famous People

Marty McFly (fictional character from 'Back to the Future'), Marty Feldman (British comedian and actor), Marty Robbins (American singer-songwriter)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Marty"

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 "Marty"

"Marty" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 1847th of 7545 284
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 930th of 6773 880
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 257th of 7552 15,611
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 287th of 10718 11,175
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 759th of 16616 2,629
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 2023rd of 24088 983
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 2685th of 23106 567
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 4339th of 9107 77
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 1496th of 9204 498
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 987th of 12526 2,027
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 1490th of 19264 1,097
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 5760th of 27321 226
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 16883rd of 35406 60
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 11699th of 30306 91

Regional Popularity of "Marty" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- 57.00%
786th/1379
- -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
42.50%
657th/1546
37.21%
579th/1556
78.92%
1857th/2353
36.52%
565th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
9.70%
216th/2227
16.58%
403rd/2430
8.66%
247th/2853
8.68%
241st/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
8.44%
248th/2937
17.63%
614th/3483
6.48%
228th/3518
8.85%
358th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
19.54%
720th/3685
41.36%
1851st/4475
13.46%
699th/5194
14.09%
890th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
30.62%
1403rd/4582
- 33.63%
2459th/7313
36.42%
2718th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
41.69%
1661st/3984
68.73%
3084th/4487
55.69%
3799th/6822
49.90%
3132nd/6276

Regional Popularity of "Marty" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
69.40%
1073rd/1546
100.00%
1556th/1556
76.97%
1811th/2353
65.35%
1011th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
36.33%
809th/2227
64.03%
1556th/2430
39.12%
1116th/2853
30.16%
837th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
49.78%
1462nd/2937
94.83%
3303rd/3483
36.10%
1270th/3518
46.69%
1888th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - 83.08%
5248th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Marty"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Marty" 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.