Martin

of Mars

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Martin meaning & origin

Martin is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "of Mars". Listed origin: Latin.

Pronunciation

MAR-tin

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

In 2024, Martin ranked #308 in US Social Security name records for male births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.

Nicknames

MartyMart

Martin popularity by year

US Social Security birth-name ranks. A smaller rank means more recorded births in the reported sex category.
Birth yearRank
2020#293
2021#300
2022#303
2023#288
2024#308

Source: Social Security Administration. US data is not a worldwide measure of usage. Missing years are not zero births.

Middle Name Ideas

  • Martin William
  • Martin Michael
  • Martin Joseph

Famous Namesakes

  • Martin Luther King Jr.
  • Martin Scorsese

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Martin

What does the name Martin mean?

Martin is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "of Mars". Listed origin: Latin.

How do you pronounce Martin?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is MAR-tin. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Martin?

In 2024, Martin ranked #308 in US Social Security name records for male births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.

What nickname ideas could work for Martin?

Ideas to try include Marty, Mart. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Martin?

Try Martin William, Martin Michael, Martin Joseph aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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