boy's name
Maarten
MAR-tun (Dutch)
- Origin Dutch
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 29
Maarten is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2007 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Maarten is a name of Dutch origin.
- Peaked in 1962, when 6 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1962.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Maarten Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 6 |
How Popular Is Maarten?
In 2007, Maarten was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Maarten
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Maarten Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Maarten over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Maarten
- Dutch MAR-tun
Sibling Names for Maarten
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Maarten — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Maarten
How popular is the name Maarten?
In 2007, Maarten was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Maarten a girl's or a boy's name?
Maarten is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Maarten?
Maarten has 2 syllables.
When was Maarten most popular?
Maarten peaked in 1962, when 6 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.