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How Many People Are Named Marty?
Estimated people named Marty living in the U.S. today
29,514
Gender distribution
90% male · 10% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 36,211
- Peak year: 1962 (1,736 births)
- Estimated living today: 29,514
Marty by age group — who carries the name today?
Marty popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Marty
Marty has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 36,211 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 29,514 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 11,581 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Martys 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 Marty in the US?
An estimated 29,514 people named Marty are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Marty rare — about 1 in 11,581 Americans.
Is Marty a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Marty is 90% male and 10% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Marty most popular?
Marty peaked in 1962, when 1,736 babies were given the name. Its current trend is steady compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Marty?
Marty ranks #1,263 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 48 out of 100 (higher means rarer).