Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Martin.
National Rank (2025)
#335
All-Time Peak Rank
#45 (1880)
Total U.S. Births
315,561
Unisex Distribution99.5% Boy / 0.5% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Martin Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Martin
According to SSA data, Martin achieved its highest historical rank of #45 in 1880. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1963 with 6,073 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 24.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Martin scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-24.9% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record6,073Births in 1963
Years in Top 100
91yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:3,595
1890s:3,254
1900s:3,346
1910s:16,097
1920s:24,243
1930s:21,927
1940s:31,402
1950s:50,994
1960s:49,116
1970s:24,267
1980s:23,226
1990s:25,331
2000s:18,762
2010s:13,356
2020s:6,645
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesMar-tin
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.
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