Martin
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Of Mars or warlike
Origin: Latin
Popularity: Ranked #335 in 2025 with 1,009 babies born.
History: Martin derives from the Latin 'Martinus,' a derivative of Mars, the Roman god of war. Saint Martin of Tours, a 4th-century Roman soldier turned bishop who famously shared his cloak with a beggar, was one of the most popular saints of medieval Europe. Martin Luther, the Protestant Reformer, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave the name lasting moral and historical significance.
Famous people named Martin: Martin Luther King Jr. (civil rights leader), Martin Scorsese (director)
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Martin? About 1 in 3,299 babies born in 2025 were named Martin, or roughly 2.8 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Martin
What does the name Martin mean?
Martin means “Of Mars or warlike” from Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Martin?
Martin has Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Of Mars or warlike”.
How popular is Martin?
Martin ranked #335 in 2025 — given to 1,009 babies that year.
When was Martin most popular?
Martin peaked in 1963 with 6,070 babies registered that year.
Is Martin a boy or girl name?
Martin is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Martins in registered births are male.
Is the name Martin rising or falling in popularity?
Martin has fallen 42 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #293 in 2020 to #335 in 2025.
How long has Martin been recorded?
Martin appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.