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Martin is a masculine name used in English and French. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the Roman name Martinus, which was derived from Martis, the genitive case of the name of the Roman god Mars. Saint Martin of Tours was a 4th-century bishop who is the patron saint of France." It ranked #335 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the Roman name Martinus, which was derived from Martis, the genitive case of the name of the Roman god Mars. Saint Martin of Tours was a 4th-century bishop who is the patron saint of France. The entry lists its usage as English, French, German, Swedish and others.
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Popularity
Martin ranked #335 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #335 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Martin mean?
Behind the Name does not give Martin a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from the Roman name Martinus, which was.
Is Martin a popular name?
Martin ranked #335 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Martin a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Martin appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Martin — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
