Martie Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAR-tee //ˈmɑːrti//
Origin: Latin; English
Meaning: Latin: Warlike; English: Diminutive of Martha
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Martie is derived from the Latin name Martinus, which is a diminutive form of the name Mars, the Roman god of war. The name Martinus was adopted in early Christian contexts, particularly due to the influence of Saint Martin of Tours, a prominent figure in the 4th century who became one of the most revered saints in Western Christianity.
His feast day is celebrated on November 11, and he is known for his acts of charity and his role in the spread of Christianity across Europe. The name Martinus made its way into various languages, evolving into forms such as Martino in Italian and Martine in French, before ultimately influencing the English version, Martin.
The transition of the name into English can be traced back to the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many Latin names were introduced into the English lexicon. The name Martin became widely used in England, particularly after the establishment of the cult of Saint Martin, which was further popularized through the translations of biblical texts and hagiographies during the Middle Ages.
The name Martie, as a feminine variant, likely emerged later, reflecting the trend of creating diminutive or affectionate forms of established names. Culturally, the name Martie carries connotations of strength and valor, owing to its roots in the name of the god of war.
Additionally, it is associated with themes of protection and guardianship, as exemplified by Saint Martin's legendary act of sharing his cloak with a beggar, symbolizing compassion and selflessness. The name has also been embraced in various cultures, often linked to celebrations of spring and renewal, given its connection to the month of March, named after Mars.
While Martie may not have the same historical weight as its masculine counterpart, it retains a sense of warmth and familiarity, often used as a diminutive form of names like Martina or Martine.
Famous people named Martie
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Martie Maguire is a musician best known for being a member of the Dixie Chicks and for her work with the Court Yard Hounds.
Martie Sanders is a television personality best known for her role on the reality show The Real World: Seattle.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Martie was first seen in the United States in 1884.
Martie has ranked as high as #2606 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in California.
In the past 5 years the name Martie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Martie is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Martie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Martie.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 2023 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2019 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2018 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2008 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1996 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1994 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1993 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1992 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1990 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1989 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1987 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1986 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1984 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1983 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1982 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1981 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1980 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1979 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1978 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1977 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| 1976 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1975 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1974 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1973 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1972 | 38 | 5 | 33 |
| 1971 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1970 | 57 | 11 | 46 |
| 1969 | 26 | 9 | 17 |
| 1968 | 29 | 13 | 16 |
| 1967 | 38 | 15 | 23 |
| 1966 | 38 | 14 | 24 |
| 1965 | 32 | 7 | 25 |
| 1964 | 37 | 13 | 24 |
| 1963 | 42 | 14 | 28 |
| 1962 | 33 | 12 | 21 |
| 1961 | 31 | 6 | 25 |
| 1960 | 37 | 11 | 26 |
| 1959 | 38 | 10 | 28 |
| 1958 | 31 | 12 | 19 |
| 1957 | 34 | 9 | 25 |
| 1956 | 29 | 11 | 18 |
| 1955 | 23 | 9 | 14 |
| 1954 | 22 | 6 | 16 |
| 1953 | 24 | 8 | 16 |
| 1952 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| 1951 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 1950 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1949 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1948 | 23 | 5 | 18 |
| 1947 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1946 | 23 | 6 | 17 |
| 1945 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1944 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1943 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1942 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1941 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1940 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1939 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1937 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1936 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1935 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1934 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1933 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1932 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1931 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1930 | 15 | 5 | 10 |
| 1929 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1928 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1927 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1926 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1925 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1924 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1923 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1922 | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| 1921 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1919 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1917 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1916 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1915 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1914 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1912 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1911 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1900 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1886 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1884 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Top States for Martie (1970)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 8 |