Martin is a distinctive choice, ranked #346 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Martin in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#346
US Rank #308
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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #308, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Martin
Unlikely. With around 126 UK babies named Martin per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Martin in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Martin has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 65 places in the last five years. Its peak was #109 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Martin is more popular in the US (#308) than in the UK (#346). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Martin include: 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 appears in the US top 500 at #308 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
126
UK babies named Martin (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↓ 65 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Martin
Likely around 1 other Martin in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Martin
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Christine Renea Salters, nicknamed "the Coal Miner's Daughter", is an American former professional boxer, boxing analyst, and motivational speaker. Competing from 1989–2012, she held the WBC female super welterweight title in 2009.
Mae Pearl Martin is a Canadian comedian, actor, screenwriter, and recording artist. They co-created, co-wrote, and starred in the Channel 4/Netflix comedy series Feel Good.
Martin Van Buren was the 8th president of the United States, serving from 1837 to 1841. He founded the Democratic Party with Andrew Jackson and became his vice president in 1833.