Martel
Pronunciation: [ m-AHRT-ehl ]
Martel is a girl baby name. Ranked #61,251 in the US, popular nicknames include Mar, May, and Marie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Martel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 10 babies have been named Martel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Martel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #61,251 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #61,251
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Martel is also used as a boy name, ranked #8351.
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About the Name Martel
Martel is a girl name .
Is Martel a boy or girl name? Martel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #61,251 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #8,351. Martel is more commonly used as a boy name.
Martel is currently ranked #61,251 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Martel include Mar, May, Marie, and Martie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Martel include Martha, Martina, Marta . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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