Martel Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Martel has its origins in Old French, meaning 'hammer'. It evolved from the Latin 'martellus' and has historical significance from medieval times, particularly linked to Charles Martel. The name suggests traits of strength and leadership and lacks any biblical relevance.
The name Martel is most popular in Michigan, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Martel has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Martel' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5870th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5767th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4746th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3091st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1476th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3714th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5989th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 27321st out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Martel' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Martel"
Pronunciation
/mɑːrˈtɛl/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Martel derives from the Old French word 'martel', meaning 'hammer'. It is often associated with the Latin 'martellus', which also means 'hammer'.
Meaning
hammer
Language Evolution
Martel (Old French), Martellus (Latin), Martel (Modern French)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the early medieval period, particularly associated with Charles Martel, a Frankish leader known for his military successes in the 8th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Martell, Martello
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Martel is perceived as a strong and historical name, often associated with leadership and strength due to its historical roots.
Famous People
Charles Martel, Martel M. Decker
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Martel"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Martel"
"Martel" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 5870th of 7545 | 17 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 5767th of 6773 | 12 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4746th of 7552 | 40 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3091st of 10718 | 173 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1476th of 16616 | 873 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3714th of 24088 | 400 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5989th of 23106 | 174 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 19264th of 19264 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 27321st of 27321 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Martel" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
55.16% 1620th/2937 |
- | - |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
24.10% 888th/3685 |
57.01% 2551st/4475 |
52.45% 2724th/5194 |
24.46% 1545th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
44.96% 2060th/4582 |
- | - |
45.88% 3424th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
79.99% 3187th/3984 |
- | - |
75.38% 4731st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Martel" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Martel"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Martel" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.