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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Martavius — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Martavious|Martel
LatinBoy↑↑ Surging

Martavius

mar-TAY-vee-us · 4 syllables

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#8084
↑↑ Surging
#8084
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 9
Peak rank
#6172 in 2020
5yr change
+1355 ranks
Birth frequency
2.8 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #8084 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Latin boy names
Martavius

Popularity score: 9  ·  SSA Rank: #8084

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+1355 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
17 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
LatinRomanStrongMasculine4-syllableClassicalInvented NameRareModern Coinage-vius ending
Character
strong leadershipambitious spiritbold confidencefierce determination
STRONG
High confidence

Martavius is a Latin boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #8084 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +1355 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#8084 · very rare
Martavius at a Glance
Meaning:Combination of Martius (of Mars, the god of war) and the suffix -vius. Conveys strength and martial vigor with a modern invented flair.
Language root:Latin · Roman
Peak rank:#6172 in 2020
5yr change:+1355 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
OctaviusDariusAriusMarcusMarius
Similar Style
CassiusMaximusJuliusLysanderAurelius
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Martavius
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Martavius · Overview
Summary

Martavius is a Latin boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #8084 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Martavius scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 1355 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Strong · Modern character
Martavius carries a bold, serious quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Martavius is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
martavius.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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