boy's name
Martyn
MAR-tin (English)
- Origin Ukrainian
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 2,273
Martyn is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Scotland.
- Martyn is a name of Ukrainian origin.
- Peaked in Scotland in 1987, when 83 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in Scotland.
- First appears in birth records in 1974.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Martyn Over Time
Births per decade in Scotland, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 148 |
| 1980s | 635 |
| 1990s | 352 |
| 2000s | 29 |
| 2010s | 3 |
How Popular Is Martyn?
In 2011, Martyn was given to 3 babies in Scotland, ranking #716 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Scotland.
Where Martyn Is Used
Figures for Scotland leave out 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 Martyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Martyn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Martyn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Martyn
- English MAR-tin
Sibling Names for Martyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Martyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Martyn
How popular is the name Martyn?
In 2011, Martyn was given to 3 babies in Scotland, ranking #716 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Scotland.
Is Martyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Martyn is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Martyn?
Martyn has 2 syllables.
When was Martyn most popular?
Martyn peaked in 1987, when 83 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.