Name meaning & stats
Marty
Marty means “of Mars” (Latin origin). 35,326 US babies since 1940, peak 1962. Notable Martys are 2.0× over-represented as ice hockey players.
What it means
“of Mars”
LatinPet form of Martin
In US birth records
Peak year: 1962
35,326 US babies were named Marty between 1940 and 2025.
Where Martys end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.3× | Medium · 19 people |
| Ice hockey player | 2.0× | Medium · 15 people |
| Baseball player | 1.8× | Medium · 14 people |
| NFL-style footballer | 1.1× | Medium · 13 people |
Among notable men who are ice hockey players, Martys show up 2.0× 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…
Marty has a surprise career: 1.4×
Name twins (peaked around 1962)