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Martin

Martin is a boy name of Latin origin, meaning Of Mars.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginLatin
  • StyleClassic
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#284

What does Martin mean?

Of Mars

How popular is Martin?

Popularity in the United States

Martin has been given to 311,518 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1950s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 1,425 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

03,0456,090188019502020
Babies named Martin per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Martin has been given to 69,153 babies in France since 1900, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

01,0642,127190019612022
Babies named Martin per year in France, 1900–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 70,905 people called Martin living in Spain, with an average age of 25.5.

311,518 Babies named since 1880
1950s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Martin

What does the name Martin mean?

Martin means Of Mars. It is of Latin origin.

Is Martin a boy's or a girl's name?

Martin is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Martin?

Martin has been given to 311,518 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1950s. Its use has declined since that peak.