boy's name
Marten
MAR-tun (English)
- Origin Dutch
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 535
Marten is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 7 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.
- Marten is a name of Dutch origin.
- Peaked in 1963, when 17 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Marten Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 26 |
| 1920s | 27 |
| 1930s | 23 |
| 1940s | 29 |
| 1950s | 63 |
| 1960s | 98 |
| 1970s | 38 |
| 1980s | 42 |
| 1990s | 58 |
| 2000s | 47 |
| 2010s | 35 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 20 |
How Popular Is Marten?
In 2024, Marten was given to 7 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.
Where Marten Is Used
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 Marten
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Marten Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Marten over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Marten
- English MAR-tun
Sibling Names for Marten
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Marten — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Marten
How popular is the name Marten?
In 2024, Marten was given to 7 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 Marten a girl's or a boy's name?
Marten is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Marten?
Marten has 2 syllables.
When was Marten most popular?
Marten peaked in 1963, when 17 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.