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Summary

The name Martin originates from the Latin 'Martinus', meaning 'of Mars' or 'warlike'. It evolved through various languages including Old French and Middle English. The name is linked to strength and has no direct biblical relevance. It gained prominence in the medieval period due to the influence of Saint Martin of Tours. Today, it is a widely recognized name with several variants and is often viewed positively.

The name Martin is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Martin has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Martin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 80th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 86th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 80th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 105th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 123rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 204th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 281st out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2434th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2460th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2994th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3276th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4447th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 19106th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Martin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.