Martell
Pronunciation: [ m-AHRT-ehl ]
Martell is a girl baby name. Ranked #69,278 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
Martell first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 21 babies have been named Martell in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Martell is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #69,278 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #69,278
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Martell is also used as a boy name, ranked #6851.
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About the Name Martell
Martell is a girl name .
Is Martell a boy or girl name? Martell is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #69,278 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #6,851. Martell is more commonly used as a boy name.
Martell is currently ranked #69,278 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Martell include Mar, May, Marie, and Martie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Martell 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)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis