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Martin

Martin is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Martin?

Recorded births named Martin by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	317,037 births
England & Wales since 1996	5,794 births
Ireland since 1964	18,593 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Martin's popularity over time

Babies named Martin per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1963 (6,091/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1964 (849/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1996 (435/yr).

When was Martin popular?

Martin reached its peak in 1963, when it was the #135 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1960s name.

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