Girl
Martha
lady, mistress
About Martha
Martha carries a timeless quality that has endured through generations, offering parents a name that feels both substantial and approachable. This classic choice has graced countless accomplished women throughout history, lending it an air of quiet dignity. The name possesses a gentle strength that doesn't demand attention but commands respect nonetheless. Its straightforward pronunciation and spelling make it practical for everyday use, while its traditional roots provide a sense of heritage and continuity. Martha works beautifully across all stages of life, from childhood through adulthood, never feeling too juvenile or overly mature.
Popularity of the Name Martha
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #16 | ||||
| 1881 | #17 | ||||
| 1882 | #14 | ||||
| 1883 | #15 | ||||
| 1884 | #16 | ||||
| 1885 | #17 | ||||
| 1886 | #18 | ||||
| 1887 | #17 | ||||
| 1888 | #19 | ||||
| 1889 | #21 | ||||
| 1890 | #22 | ||||
| 1891 | #21 | ||||
| 1892 | #24 | ||||
| 1893 | #25 | ||||
| 1894 | #24 | ||||
| 1895 | #25 | ||||
| 1896 | #26 | ||||
| 1897 | #26 | ||||
| 1898 | #25 | ||||
| 1899 | #28 | ||||
| 1900 | #28 | #64 | |||
| 1901 | #29 | #74 | |||
| 1902 | #30 | #85 | |||
| 1903 | #29 | #98 | |||
| 1904 | #29 | #86 | |||
| 1905 | #32 | #91 | |||
| 1906 | #29 | #102 | |||
| 1907 | #31 | #104 | |||
| 1908 | #32 | #102 | |||
| 1909 | #28 | #117 | |||
| 1910 | #28 | #104 | |||
| 1911 | #28 | #94 | |||
| 1912 | #29 | #121 | |||
| 1913 | #28 | #117 | |||
| 1914 | #27 | #122 | |||
| 1915 | #25 | #115 | |||
| 1916 | #24 | #140 | |||
| 1917 | #22 | #158 | |||
| 1918 | #25 | #185 | |||
| 1919 | #25 | #125 | |||
| 1920 | #23 | #169 | |||
| 1921 | #21 | #156 | |||
| 1922 | #21 | #154 | |||
| 1923 | #21 | ||||
| 1924 | #21 | #181 | |||
| 1925 | #23 | ||||
| 1926 | #24 | ||||
| 1927 | #24 | ||||
| 1928 | #22 | #170 | |||
| 1929 | #27 | #168 | |||
| 1930 | #27 | ||||
| 1931 | #28 | #146 | |||
| 1932 | #27 | ||||
| 1933 | #27 | ||||
| 1934 | #27 | ||||
| 1935 | #24 | #198 | |||
| 1936 | #24 | #133 | |||
| 1937 | #24 | ||||
| 1938 | #26 | ||||
| 1939 | #27 | ||||
| 1940 | #26 | #226 | |||
| 1941 | #25 | #218 | |||
| 1942 | #29 | #241 | |||
| 1943 | #29 | ||||
| 1944 | #29 | #235 | |||
| 1945 | #30 | #244 | |||
| 1946 | #32 | #229 | |||
| 1947 | #32 | #231 | |||
| 1948 | #32 | ||||
| 1949 | #34 | #245 | |||
| 1950 | #32 | #245 | |||
| 1951 | #38 | #265 | |||
| 1952 | #40 | #245 | |||
| 1953 | #41 | ||||
| 1954 | #46 | ||||
| 1955 | #53 | #245 | |||
| 1956 | #59 | #206 | |||
| 1957 | #63 | #275 | |||
| 1958 | #69 | #276 | |||
| 1959 | #72 | #294 | |||
| 1960 | #83 | #261 | |||
| 1961 | #81 | #188 | |||
| 1962 | #87 | #196 | |||
| 1963 | #90 | #248 | |||
| 1964 | #95 | #116 | |||
| 1965 | #99 | #126 | |||
| 1966 | #106 | #286 | #158 | ||
| 1967 | #117 | #326 | #122 | ||
| 1968 | #123 | #354 | #156 | ||
| 1969 | #139 | #141 | |||
| 1970 | #143 | #261 | #164 | ||
| 1971 | #147 | #401 | #172 | ||
| 1972 | #151 | #165 | |||
| 1973 | #158 | #331 | #180 | ||
| 1974 | #150 | #254 | #185 | ||
| 1975 | #149 | #174 | |||
| 1976 | #161 | #198 | |||
| 1977 | #171 | #193 | |||
| 1978 | #176 | #178 | |||
| 1979 | #185 | #310 | #184 | ||
| 1980 | #178 | #295 | #199 | ||
| 1981 | #175 | #205 | |||
| 1982 | #188 | #379 | #192 | ||
| 1983 | #196 | #179 | |||
| 1984 | #216 | #309 | #183 | ||
| 1985 | #211 | #164 | |||
| 1986 | #227 | #166 | |||
| 1987 | #236 | #170 | |||
| 1988 | #231 | #228 | |||
| 1989 | #220 | #195 | |||
| 1990 | #224 | #207 | |||
| 1991 | #246 | #203 | #439 | ||
| 1992 | #242 | #170 | #513 | ||
| 1993 | #263 | #188 | #692 | ||
| 1994 | #289 | #177 | #463 | ||
| 1995 | #299 | #257 | #563 | ||
| 1996 | #319 | #189 | #510 | ||
| 1997 | #330 | #174 | #181 | #574 | |
| 1998 | #368 | #168 | #219 | #603 | |
| 1999 | #384 | #191 | #175 | #482 | |
| 2000 | #373 | #159 | #193 | #529 | |
| 2001 | #384 | #160 | #201 | #671 | |
| 2002 | #405 | #163 | #180 | #539 | |
| 2003 | #466 | #173 | #384 | #206 | #796 |
| 2004 | #487 | #152 | #172 | #747 | |
| 2005 | #503 | #123 | #186 | #674 | |
| 2006 | #519 | #104 | #164 | #754 | |
| 2007 | #566 | #89 | #190 | #660 | |
| 2008 | #606 | #86 | #165 | #770 | |
| 2009 | #658 | #84 | #203 | #636 | |
| 2010 | #693 | #85 | #222 | #623 | |
| 2011 | #739 | #91 | #229 | #747 | |
| 2012 | #714 | #79 | #187 | #668 | |
| 2013 | #793 | #78 | #176 | #790 | |
| 2014 | #735 | #72 | #237 | #746 | |
| 2015 | #772 | #68 | #170 | #700 | |
| 2016 | #717 | #77 | #297 | #774 | |
| 2017 | #746 | #79 | #248 | #647 | |
| 2018 | #784 | #94 | #242 | #566 | |
| 2019 | #794 | #97 | #334 | #607 | |
| 2020 | #767 | #121 | #210 | #560 | |
| 2021 | #725 | #103 | #353 | #629 | |
| 2022 | #724 | #111 | #230 | #644 | |
| 2023 | #671 | #115 | #423 | #498 | |
| 2024 | #666 | #159 | #261 | #669 | |
| 2025 | #713 | #167 | #372 | #584 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Martha
Names Similar to Martha
Nicknames for Martha
- Mar
- Marty
- Mattie
- Mart
- Marnie
Famous People Named Martha
| Martha Stewart | American businesswoman and television personality |
| Martha Graham | American dancer and choreographer |
| Martha Washington | First Lady of the United States |
| Martha Nussbaum | American philosopher |
| Martha Lane Fox | British businesswoman and philanthropist |
| Martha Argerich | Argentinian classical pianist |
| Martha Hunt | American model |
| Martha Gellhorn | American war correspondent and writer |
| Martha Plimpton | American actress |
| Martha Jones | American physician and professor |
| Martha Beck | American life coach and author |
| Martha Mattox | American silent film actress |
| Martha Raye | American actress and singer |
| Martha Higareda | Mexican actress and producer |
| Martha Wainwright | Canadian-American singer-songwriter |
| Martha MacCallum | American news anchor |
| Martha Hyer | American actress |
| Martha McSally | American politician and retired Air Force colonel |
| Martha O'Driscoll | American actress and model |
| Martha Plachetka | Czech opera singer |
Characters Named Martha
| Martha Kent | Superman's adoptive mother in DC Comics |
| Martha Jones | Companion to the Tenth Doctor in Doctor Who |
| Martha May Whovier | Character in Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" |
| Martha Hanson | Character in the TV series "The Americans" |
| Martha Brewster | Character in the play and film "Arsenic and Old Lace" |
| Martha Cox | Character in the movie "High School Musical" |
| Martha Sowerby | Character in Frances Hodgson Burnett's "The Secret Garden" |
| Martha Dunstock | Character in the musical "Heathers" |
| Martha MacIsaac | Character in the film "Superbad" |
| Martha Schwartz | Character in the TV series "The Vampire Diaries" |
| Martha Bozeman | Character in the TV series "Westworld" |
| Martha Rodgers | Character in the TV series "Castle" |
| Martha Masters | Character in the TV series "House" |
| Martha Boyd | Character in the TV series "Rectify" |
| Martha Wayne | Mother of Bruce Wayne/Batman in DC Comics |
| Martha Liberty | Character in the video game "BioShock Infinite" |
| Martha Covington | Character in the TV series "Jericho" |
| Martha Lorraine | Character in the novel "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern |
| Martha Clifford | Character in James Joyce's novel "Ulysses" |
| Martha May Marcy Marlene | Character in the film "Martha Marcy May Marlene" |