Martyn
Pronunciation: [ m-AHRT-ihn ]
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Martyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 491 babies have been named Martyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Martyn is past its peak , currently ranked #28,938 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,938
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Martyn
Martyn is a boy name .
Martyn is currently ranked #28,938 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Martyn 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 Martyn include Martin, Marty, Martez . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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