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How Many People Are Named Martin?
Estimated people named Martin living in the U.S. today
206,273
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 316,023
- Peak year: 1963 (6,088 births)
- Estimated living today: 206,273
Martin by age group — who carries the name today?
Martin popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Martin
Martin has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 316,023 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 206,273 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,657 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Martins you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Martin in the US?
An estimated 206,273 people named Martin are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Martin uncommon — about 1 in 1,657 Americans.
Is Martin a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Martin is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Martin most popular?
Martin peaked in 1963, when 6,088 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Martin?
Martin ranks #264 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 38 out of 100 (higher means rarer).