Marty
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Of Mars, warlike
Origin: Latin/English
Popularity: Ranked #2914 in 2025 with 43 babies born.
History: Marty is a diminutive of Martin or Martina that has been used as an independent given name in English-speaking countries. It carries a friendly, mid-century American quality and is associated with the fictional Marty McFly from Back to the Future and comedian Marty Feldman. It remains a warm, approachable name.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Marty? About 1 in 59,438 babies born in 2025 were named Marty, or roughly 0.2 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Marty
What does the name Marty mean?
Marty means “Of Mars, warlike” from Latin/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Marty?
Marty has Latin/English origin. The traditional meaning is “Of Mars, warlike”.
How popular is Marty?
Marty ranked #2884 in 2025 — given to 43 babies that year.
When was Marty most popular?
Marty peaked in 1962 with 1,614 babies registered that year.
Is Marty a boy or girl name?
Marty is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 89% of Martys are boys and 11% are girls.
Is the name Marty rising or falling in popularity?
Marty has risen 9326 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #12210 in 2020 to #2884 in 2025.
How long has Marty been recorded?
Marty appears in birth records across 120 years — from 1896 through 2025.