Martha
5 countries#712 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Martha was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
553,732 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #712 · peaked in 1947 with 10,673 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
15,190 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #166 · peaked in 2015 with 932 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
13,905 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #103 · peaked in 2015 with 868 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
2,741 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #1046 · peaked in 1925 with 75 births
Most common in: Nord, Pas-de-Calais, Paris, La Réunion, Guadeloupe
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
882 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #284 · peaked in 2010 with 44 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
403 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #84 · peaked in 2016 with 27 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Martha’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #519 | — |
| 2007 | #565 | ↓46 |
| 2008 | #605 | ↓40 |
| 2009 | #657 | ↓52 |
| 2010 | #692 | ↓35 |
| 2011 | #738 | ↓46 |
| 2012 | #713 | ↑25 |
| 2013 | #793 | ↓80 |
| 2014 | #735 | ↑58 |
| 2015 | #771 | ↓36 |
| 2016 | #716 | ↑55 |
| 2017 | #746 | ↓30 |
| 2018 | #782 | ↓36 |
| 2019 | #794 | ↓12 |
| 2020 | #767 | ↑27 |
| 2021 | #725 | ↑42 |
| 2022 | #723 | ↑2 |
| 2023 | #671 | ↑52 |
| 2024 | #666 | ↑5 |
| 2025 | #712 | ↓46 |
Frequently asked questions about Martha
Is Martha a popular name?
Yes — Martha currently ranks #712 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Martha more common for boys or girls?
Martha is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Martha most popular?
Martha peaked in 1947 in United States, with 10,673 recorded births that year.
Is Martha rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Martha’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #16 in 1880 to #712 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Martha?
At least 571,663 babies have been recorded with the name Martha across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Martha popular in more than one country?
Yes — Martha appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Martha?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Martha include Analia, Leslie, Mckinley, Ryan.
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