Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Martin
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1963
Peak births
6,073
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Martin
How many people are named Martin?
An estimated 190,085 living Americans are named Martin.
How rare is Martin?
Martin is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 1,009 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 83.4% from its 1963 peak.
How old is the typical Martin?
The median age of a living American named Martin is approximately 52 years, with most bearers falling between 31 and 66 years old.
Is Martin still popular?
Yes. Martin is holding steady, with 1,009 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Martin most common?
Martin has its strongest geographic signal in New York, where it appears 3.3× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19632025
Peak year
1963
Decline from peak
83.4%
2025
1,009
All-time
315,561