Marten
Pronunciation: [ m-AHRT-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Marten first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 401 babies have been named Marten in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marten is past its peak , currently ranked #13,703 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,703
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Alternative Spellings
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Hebrew origin
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South Slavic origin
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Japanese origin
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Old English origin
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About the Name Marten
Marten is a boy name .
Marten is currently ranked #13,703 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marten include Mar, May, Marie, and Martie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marten include Martin, Marty, Martez . 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