boy's name
Martins
- Origin Latvian
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 122
Ireland
#527
2011 births
Martins is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2020 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
- Martins is a name of Latvian origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2014, when 16 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2006.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Martins over time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, still in progress — it covers 2020 to 2024, not a full ten years.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 70 |
| 2020s (to 2024) | 4 |
How popular is Martins?
In 2024, Martins was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Where Martins is used
Figures for England and Wales withhold any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Martins
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Martins also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Martins over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Martins
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Martins — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Martins
How popular is the name Martins?
In 2024, Martins was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Is Martins a girl's or a boy's name?
Martins is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Martins?
Martins has 2 syllables.
When was Martins most popular?
Martins peaked in 2014, when 16 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.