Will my child share the name Martins with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Martins per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Martins in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Martins becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Martins is rising: up 478 places since 2018, to #4,271 in 2024. Its best recorded position was #1,486 in 2014.

Is Martins a good choice for a distinctive name?

Martins is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Martins a popular baby name in the United States?

Martins does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Martins is a distinctive choice, ranked #4271 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Martins in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

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About the Name Martins

Martins has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2251 places in five years. It was most popular in 2014 at #1486 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2006.

Martins is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Martins in their class.