Martin
5 countries#335 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Martin was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
317,037 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #335 · peaked in 1963 with 6,091 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Illinois, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
69,153 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #34 · peaked in 2015 with 2,127 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Bas-Rhin, Hauts-de-Seine, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
15,883 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #311 · peaked in 1996 with 579 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
9,770 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #333 · peaked in 1981 with 509 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
5,473 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #240 · peaked in 1996 with 435 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
640 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #237 · peaked in 1997 with 71 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Martin’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #199 | — |
| 2007 | #208 | ↓9 |
| 2008 | #221 | ↓13 |
| 2009 | #234 | ↓13 |
| 2010 | #257 | ↓23 |
| 2011 | #262 | ↓5 |
| 2012 | #265 | ↓3 |
| 2013 | #265 | — |
| 2014 | #259 | ↑6 |
| 2015 | #275 | ↓16 |
| 2016 | #258 | ↑17 |
| 2017 | #282 | ↓24 |
| 2018 | #272 | ↑10 |
| 2019 | #281 | ↓9 |
| 2020 | #293 | ↓12 |
| 2021 | #300 | ↓7 |
| 2022 | #303 | ↓3 |
| 2023 | #288 | ↑15 |
| 2024 | #307 | ↓19 |
| 2025 | #335 | ↓28 |
Frequently asked questions about Martin
Is Martin a popular name?
Yes — Martin currently ranks #335 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Martin more common for boys or girls?
Martin is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Martin most popular?
Martin peaked in 1963 in United States, with 6,091 recorded births that year.
Is Martin rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Martin’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #44 in 1880 to #335 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Martin?
At least 402,073 babies have been recorded with the name Martin across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Martin popular in more than one country?
Yes — Martin appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, Scotland, England & Wales, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Martin?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Martin include Finley, Orion, Bryan, Gideon.
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