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Martin

Pronunciation: [ m-AHRT-uhn ]

Girl Name #49,032 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Martin is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-AHRT-uhn.

Parents who love the name Martin often also consider Mary, Margaret, Martha .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#49,032
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Mar May Marie Martie

Also a Boy Name

Martin is also used as a boy name, ranked #308.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Martin

Is Martin a boy or girl name?
Martin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #49032. As a boy name, it is ranked #308. Martin is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Martin?
Martin is pronounced m-AHRT-uhn.
How popular is the name Martin?
Martin is currently ranked #49032 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Martin?
Common nicknames for Martin include Mar, May, Marie, and Martie.
Is Martin a common or rare name?
Martin is an uncommon name, ranked #49032 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, May, Marie, and Martie. 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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