Martin
Pronunciation: [ m-AHRT-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Martin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 953 babies have been named Martin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Martin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #49,032 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #49,032
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Martin
Martin is a girl name .
Is Martin a boy or girl name? Martin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #49,032 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #308. Martin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Martin is currently ranked #49,032 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Martin include Mar, Mart, Marty, Martie, May, Maie, and Markins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Martin include Martha, Martina, Marta . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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