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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Marten — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Martell|Martez
GermanicBoy↑↑ Surging

Marten

MAR-ten · 2 syllables

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#10503
↑↑ Surging
#10503
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 7
Peak rank
#10206 in 2020
5yr change
+1232 ranks
Birth frequency
1.9 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 #10503 · 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
Germanic boy names
Marten

Popularity score: 7  ·  SSA Rank: #10503

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
+1232 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
22 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Marten is surging in popularity right now.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
GermanicDutchScandinavianClassicStrong2-syllableMars rootMasculineTraditionalEuropean
Character
steadfast determinationnatural leadershipsharp intellectpractical wisdomquiet confidence
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Martens

athleticdedicatedcompetitivedisciplinedcreative
STRONG
High confidence

Marten is a Germanic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #10503 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +1232 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#10503 · very rare
Marten at a Glance
Meaning:From the Latin name Martinus, derived from Mars the Roman god of war. Popular in Dutch and Scandinavian cultures as a strong, masculine name.
Language root:Germanic · Dutch · Latin
Peak rank:#10206 in 2020
5yr change:+1232 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Marten Toonder
Dutch cartoonist and author
Marten de Jonge
Dutch footballer
Similar Sound
MartinMarlonMortonMartynMaarten
Similar Style
MarcusStefanHenrikSoren◈Lars
Works well with
ErikNilsIngridAstridBjornDagmar
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Soren◈
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→ Stable
Lars
Scandinavian · #2244
↓ Declining
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→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Marten · Overview
Summary

Marten is a Germanic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #10503 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 5/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Marten scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 1232 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Classic · Strong character
Marten carries a bold, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Marten is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
marten.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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