Martin is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #15679 in 1998 with 5 recorded births. This places Martin in the bottom 6% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 9 births ranking #9530. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 37.5%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 353,378 girls born was named Martin. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Martin is a long-established classic from the Latin Martinus, traditionally linked to Mars. It feels calm and dependable despite its martial roots.
The name became widespread in Europe through Saint Martin of Tours and remained one of the most durable Christian names. Its long history gives it real depth without making it feel heavy.