How Popular (or Rare) was Martha in 1996?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Girl

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#214
1996 Rank
198
1996 Births
#67
Best Rank (2015)
868
Peak Year (2015)
15,418
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 1,495
Rarity Factor (1996)

📊 The Martha Story

Martha is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #214 in 1996 with 198 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2015 with 868 births ranking #67. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 1,495 girls born was named Martha. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Aramaic  |  Meaning: lady; mistress

Martha is a sturdy biblical classic meaning 'lady' or 'mistress of the house'. It feels grounded, capable, and deeply traditional.

Known from the New Testament, Martha has been used for centuries across Christian cultures. Its plain strength and domestic warmth have helped it endure through many naming fashions.

Did you know?Martha is one of the most straightforwardly dignified biblical girls' names in meaning.
Similar namesMary, Matilda, Mabel, Ruth, Margaret

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