Masculine dossier · first seen 1920
Martel
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 1991
Peak era
1991
Peak births
72
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Millennial
Quick answers about Martel
How many people are named Martel?
An estimated 1,599 living Americans are named Martel.
How rare is Martel?
Martel is very rare among babies today, with 7 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 90.3% from its 1991 peak.
How old is the typical Martel?
The median age of a living American named Martel is approximately 34 years, with most bearers falling between 24 and 41 years old.
Is Martel still popular?
Not especially. Martel has been declining since its 1991 peak and registered 7 births in 2025.
Where is Martel most common?
Martel has its strongest geographic signal in Michigan, where it appears 4.4× more often than the national baseline.
1920Peak 19912025
Peak year
1991
Decline from peak
90.3%
2025
7
All-time
1,696