Martin
Martin is a distinctive choice, ranked #363 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Martin in their class.
About the Name Martin
Martin is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 65 places over five years. Its high point was #109 in 1996, and it now sits at #346. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Martin is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Martin in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #308, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named Martin
- Christy Martin — Christine Renea Salters, nicknamed "the Coal Miner's Daughter", is an American former professional boxer, boxing analyst, and motivational speaker.
- Mae Martin — Mae Pearl Martin is a Canadian comedian, actor, screenwriter, and recording artist.
- Martin Van Buren — Martin Van Buren was the 8th president of the United States, serving from 1837 to 1841.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Martin
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Martin
Almost certainly the only Martin in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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