Boy
Martin
warrior, warlike
About Martin
This distinguished name carries a timeless quality that bridges generations effortlessly. Parents choosing Martin often appreciate its straightforward pronunciation and international recognition, making it practical for a globalized world. The name strikes an elegant balance between traditional and approachable, never feeling stuffy or overly casual. It works beautifully across all life stages, from a curious toddler to a confident professional. Martin suggests reliability and substance without pretension, qualities that serve well in both personal and professional spheres. The name has enjoyed consistent use across decades, avoiding the pitfalls of trendy names that quickly date themselves. Its simplicity makes it memorable, while its classic nature ensures it won't feel out of place in any era. Children named Martin often find their name creates a sense of groundedness and authenticity. The name pairs exceptionally well with both traditional and modern middle names, offering flexibility in creating a complete name combination that reflects family values and aspirations.
Popularity of the Name Martin
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #45 | ||||
| 1881 | #46 | ||||
| 1882 | #48 | ||||
| 1883 | #46 | ||||
| 1884 | #49 | ||||
| 1885 | #49 | ||||
| 1886 | #58 | ||||
| 1887 | #51 | ||||
| 1888 | #54 | ||||
| 1889 | #53 | ||||
| 1890 | #58 | ||||
| 1891 | #56 | ||||
| 1892 | #61 | ||||
| 1893 | #61 | ||||
| 1894 | #66 | ||||
| 1895 | #65 | ||||
| 1896 | #61 | ||||
| 1897 | #60 | ||||
| 1898 | #63 | ||||
| 1899 | #72 | ||||
| 1900 | #70 | #102 | |||
| 1901 | #64 | #82 | |||
| 1902 | #72 | #91 | |||
| 1903 | #77 | #83 | |||
| 1904 | #71 | #82 | |||
| 1905 | #75 | #84 | |||
| 1906 | #75 | #110 | |||
| 1907 | #79 | #97 | |||
| 1908 | #83 | #99 | |||
| 1909 | #79 | #91 | |||
| 1910 | #86 | #100 | |||
| 1911 | #75 | #137 | |||
| 1912 | #75 | #120 | |||
| 1913 | #75 | #94 | |||
| 1914 | #73 | #126 | |||
| 1915 | #79 | #104 | |||
| 1916 | #81 | #100 | |||
| 1917 | #77 | #91 | |||
| 1918 | #81 | #107 | |||
| 1919 | #81 | #105 | |||
| 1920 | #78 | #116 | |||
| 1921 | #78 | #123 | |||
| 1922 | #80 | #119 | |||
| 1923 | #80 | #118 | |||
| 1924 | #82 | ||||
| 1925 | #83 | #129 | |||
| 1926 | #80 | #134 | |||
| 1927 | #87 | #122 | |||
| 1928 | #83 | #134 | |||
| 1929 | #83 | #123 | |||
| 1930 | #83 | #150 | |||
| 1931 | #91 | #123 | |||
| 1932 | #88 | #106 | |||
| 1933 | #89 | #121 | |||
| 1934 | #91 | #124 | |||
| 1935 | #93 | #115 | |||
| 1936 | #92 | #105 | |||
| 1937 | #87 | #120 | |||
| 1938 | #87 | #128 | |||
| 1939 | #91 | #122 | |||
| 1940 | #85 | #124 | |||
| 1941 | #85 | #102 | |||
| 1942 | #85 | #111 | |||
| 1943 | #83 | #117 | |||
| 1944 | #91 | #98 | |||
| 1945 | #90 | #112 | |||
| 1946 | #92 | #84 | |||
| 1947 | #90 | #99 | |||
| 1948 | #88 | #92 | |||
| 1949 | #83 | #71 | |||
| 1950 | #85 | #80 | |||
| 1951 | #81 | #67 | |||
| 1952 | #80 | #70 | |||
| 1953 | #82 | #66 | |||
| 1954 | #79 | #58 | |||
| 1955 | #77 | #54 | |||
| 1956 | #73 | #50 | |||
| 1957 | #69 | #46 | |||
| 1958 | #71 | #41 | |||
| 1959 | #79 | #41 | |||
| 1960 | #77 | #35 | |||
| 1961 | #73 | #35 | |||
| 1962 | #74 | #39 | |||
| 1963 | #62 | #34 | |||
| 1964 | #63 | #38 | #9 | ||
| 1965 | #67 | #36 | #9 | ||
| 1966 | #78 | #37 | #9 | ||
| 1967 | #80 | #38 | #9 | ||
| 1968 | #68 | #44 | #9 | ||
| 1969 | #78 | #43 | #9 | ||
| 1970 | #93 | #43 | #12 | ||
| 1971 | #105 | #51 | #11 | ||
| 1972 | #117 | #63 | #12 | ||
| 1973 | #108 | #58 | #11 | ||
| 1974 | #109 | #66 | #13 | ||
| 1975 | #119 | #76 | #12 | ||
| 1976 | #118 | #79 | #13 | ||
| 1977 | #125 | #84 | #13 | ||
| 1978 | #126 | #85 | #13 | ||
| 1979 | #133 | #89 | #14 | ||
| 1980 | #123 | #74 | #16 | ||
| 1981 | #127 | #75 | #15 | ||
| 1982 | #126 | #132 | #15 | ||
| 1983 | #122 | #106 | #21 | ||
| 1984 | #126 | #97 | #20 | ||
| 1985 | #132 | #114 | #22 | ||
| 1986 | #119 | #101 | #25 | ||
| 1987 | #118 | #83 | #24 | ||
| 1988 | #117 | #126 | #25 | ||
| 1989 | #117 | #103 | #25 | ||
| 1990 | #113 | #113 | #29 | ||
| 1991 | #115 | #122 | #30 | #87 | |
| 1992 | #118 | #100 | #37 | #90 | |
| 1993 | #124 | #160 | #36 | #95 | |
| 1994 | #135 | #164 | #40 | #105 | |
| 1995 | #147 | #211 | #45 | #117 | |
| 1996 | #152 | #203 | #51 | #116 | |
| 1997 | #155 | #112 | #159 | #47 | #137 |
| 1998 | #165 | #121 | #185 | #64 | #166 |
| 1999 | #174 | #130 | #264 | #65 | #161 |
| 2000 | #175 | #137 | #306 | #62 | #178 |
| 2001 | #182 | #144 | #251 | #70 | #175 |
| 2002 | #192 | #177 | #169 | #74 | #189 |
| 2003 | #198 | #174 | #279 | #74 | #195 |
| 2004 | #203 | #185 | #75 | #204 | |
| 2005 | #206 | #203 | #343 | #76 | #216 |
| 2006 | #199 | #235 | #76 | #206 | |
| 2007 | #208 | #220 | #316 | #73 | #237 |
| 2008 | #221 | #239 | #82 | #212 | |
| 2009 | #234 | #239 | #367 | #74 | #234 |
| 2010 | #257 | #237 | #376 | #85 | #255 |
| 2011 | #262 | #231 | #327 | #89 | #251 |
| 2012 | #265 | #248 | #345 | #89 | #255 |
| 2013 | #265 | #269 | #93 | #255 | |
| 2014 | #259 | #243 | #282 | #96 | #233 |
| 2015 | #275 | #246 | #351 | #85 | #241 |
| 2016 | #258 | #243 | #279 | #88 | #275 |
| 2017 | #282 | #249 | #70 | #305 | |
| 2018 | #272 | #227 | #340 | #81 | #265 |
| 2019 | #281 | #259 | #94 | #304 | |
| 2020 | #293 | #286 | #412 | #91 | #271 |
| 2021 | #301 | #243 | #98 | #266 | |
| 2022 | #303 | #323 | #94 | #341 | |
| 2023 | #289 | #306 | #436 | #88 | #332 |
| 2024 | #308 | #343 | #437 | #118 | #322 |
| 2025 | #335 | #354 | #104 | #354 |
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Variations of Name Martin
Names Similar to Martin
Nicknames for Martin
- Mart
- Marty
- Tin
Famous People Named Martin
| Martin Luther King Jr. | Civil rights leader and activist |
| Martin Scorsese | Acclaimed film director |
| Martin Freeman | English actor known for his roles in "The Hobbit" and "Sherlock" |
| Martin Sheen | Esteemed actor known for his roles in "Apocalypse Now" and "The West Wing" |
| Martin Garrix | Dutch DJ and music producer |
| Martin Lawrence | American actor and comedian |
| Martin Short | Canadian-American actor and comedian |
| Martin Van Buren | 8th President of the United States |
| Martin Kemp | English musician and actor from the band Spandau Ballet |
| Martin Starr | American actor known for his roles in "Freaks and Geeks" and "Silicon Valley" |
| Martin Solveig | French DJ and record producer |
| Martin Yan | Celebrity chef and TV host |
| Martin Cooper | Inventor of the first handheld mobile phone |
| Martin Gore | Musician and member of the band Depeche Mode |
| Martin Johnson | Lead vocalist of the band Boys Like Girls |
| Martin Donovan | American actor known for his roles in independent films |
| Martin Handford | Illustrator and creator of the "Where's Waldo?" books |
| Martin Brodeur | Legendary Canadian ice hockey goaltender |
| Martin Kaymer | German professional golfer |
| Martin Fourcade | French biathlete and Olympic champion |
Characters Named Martin
| Martin Riggs | "Lethal Weapon" film series |
| Martin Prince | "The Simpsons" TV show |
| Martin Stein | "DC's Legends of Tomorrow" TV show |
| Martin Crieff | "Cabin Pressure" radio series |
| Martin Ellingham | "Doc Martin" TV show |
| Martin Septim | "The Elder Scrolls IV - Oblivion" video game |
| Martin Mertens | "Adventure Time" TV show |
| Martin Crane | "Frasier" TV show |
| Martin Fitzgerald | "Without a Trace" TV show |
| Martin Whitly | "Prodigal Son" TV show |
| Martin Walker | "Ghost Recon" video game series |
| Martin Odum | "Legends" TV show |
| Martin Asher | "Taking Lives" movie |
| Martin Hargreaves | "The Magicians" TV show |
| Martin Hart | "True Detective" TV show |
| Martin Brody | "Jaws" movie series |
| Martin Brennan | "The Commitments" movie |
| Martin Morning | Children's book and TV series character |
| Martin Q. Blank | "Grosse Pointe Blank" movie |
| Martin Vanger | "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" book and movie |