boy's name
Martinus
mar-TEE-nus (Dutch)
- Origin Dutch
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 29
Martinus is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 1993 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.
- Martinus is a name of Dutch origin.
- Peaked in 1982, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1970.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Martinus Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 11 |
How Popular Is Martinus?
In 1993, Martinus 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 Martinus
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Martinus Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Martinus over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Martinus
- Dutch mar-TEE-nus
Sibling Names for Martinus
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Martinus — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Martinus
How popular is the name Martinus?
In 1993, Martinus 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 Martinus a girl's or a boy's name?
Martinus is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Martinus?
Martinus has 3 syllables.
When was Martinus most popular?
Martinus peaked in 1982, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.