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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Martha — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Martez|Marthina
HebrewGirl→ Stable

Martha

MAR-thuh · 2 syllables

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Girl
#667
→ Stable
#667
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 34
Peak rank
#667 in 2024
5yr change
+7 ranks
Birth frequency
1.2 per 10,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

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

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #667 · Rising 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 girl names
Top 200 girl names
Hebrew girl names
Martha

Popularity score: 34  ·  SSA Rank: #667

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
72
Higher than 72% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+7 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
65
1 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Martha scores well on uniqueness but there are tradeoffs — domain availability is limited.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
60
Uniqueness20% of score
65
Feasibility15% of score
50

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

Name DNA
ReligiousBiblicalHebrew RootClassicVintage2-syllableTraditionalFemaleUncommonMid-century Peak
Character
practical diligencedevoted servicesteadfast loyaltyorganized efficiencygrounded wisdom
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Marthas

visionarydisciplinedinnovativeresourcefulauthoritative
STRONG
High confidence

Martha is a Hebrew girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #667 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +7 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#667 · rare
Martha at a Glance
Meaning:From Hebrew meaning 'lady' or 'mistress'. Biblical figure Martha of Bethany, sister of Mary and Lazarus, known for her devotion and service.
Language root:Hebrew · Aramaic
Peak rank:#667 in 2024
5yr change:+7 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Martha Stewart
Lifestyle entrepreneur
Martha Graham
Pioneering dancer and choreographer
Martha Washington
First Lady of the United States
Similar Sound
MarshaMartaMargotMarcyMarnie
Similar Style
RuthGraceHelenDorothyJudith
Works well with
MaryRuthHannahElizabethJamesSamuel
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Martha illustration
Name Intelligence
Martha · Overview
Summary

Martha is a Hebrew girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #667 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 25/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Martha scores 72/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Religious · Classic · Vintage character
Martha carries a warm, serious, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
martha.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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