Name meaning & stats
Martin
Martin means “of Mars” (Latin origin). 244,148 US babies since 1940, peak 1963. Notable Martins are 1.9× over-represented as professors.
What it means
“of Mars”
LatinWell documented
Name of a 4th-century saint.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1963
244,148 US babies were named Martin between 1940 and 2025.
Where Martins end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | 1.9× | High · 134 people |
| Footballer | 1.2× | High · 128 people |
| Politician | 0.9× | High · 98 people |
| Writer | 1.3× | High · 88 people |
Among notable men who are professors, Martins show up 1.9× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Martin has a surprise career: 2.0×
Spelling family
Martin is the main spelling
- Martin 100%
- Martyn <1%
- Marten <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1963)