Martina Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: mar-TEE-nah /mɑːrˈtiːnə/
Origin: Latin; Italian
Meaning: Latin: 'of Mars'; Italian: 'warrior'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Martina 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 used 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 Christianity.
The name entered the English language through Old French, where it was adapted as Martin, and subsequently evolved into Martina as a feminine form, particularly in the context of the Latinized versions of names during the Middle Ages. Saint Martin, who lived from approximately 316 to 397 CE, is often associated with various legends, including the famous story of him sharing his cloak with a beggar, which symbolizes charity and compassion.
His feast day is celebrated on November 11, and he is regarded as the patron saint of soldiers, horses, and the poor. The name Martina thus carries connotations of strength and benevolence, rooted in the legacy of its saintly namesake.
The name gained further traction through various translations of biblical texts and hagiographies, which highlighted the virtues associated with Saint Martin. Throughout history, the name Martina has been embraced in various cultures, often reflecting the values of strength and protection.
In medieval Europe, names derived from saints were particularly popular, as they were believed to confer blessings and protection upon the bearer. The name has also been associated with various historical figures and queens, further embedding it within the cultural fabric of societies that valued religious and noble heritage.
The feminine form Martina has been used in many languages, retaining its connection to the original Latin roots while adapting to local linguistic nuances.
Famous people named Martina
In this section, you will find notable people named Martina. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Martina who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Martina who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Martina Navratilova is a former professional tennis player and coach best known for winning 18 Grand Slam singles titles, 31 Grand Slam doubles titles, and her advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights.
Martina Hingis is a retired professional tennis player best known for winning 5 Grand Slam singles titles, 13 Grand Slam doubles titles, and being ranked world No. 1 in singles for 209 weeks.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Martina was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Martina has ranked as high as #806 nationally, which occurred in 1964, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania.
In the past 5 years the name Martina has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Martina 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 Martina was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Martina (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 61 | |
| TX | 26 | |
| CA | 19 | |
| NJ | 12 | |
| NY | 12 | |
| MA | 11 | |
| VA | 5 | |
| PA | 5 |
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 Martina.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 206 |
| 2023 | 170 |
| 2022 | 163 |
| 2021 | 141 |
| 2020 | 148 |
| 2019 | 141 |
| 2018 | 164 |
| 2017 | 145 |
| 2016 | 148 |
| 2015 | 132 |
| 2014 | 128 |
| 2013 | 134 |
| 2012 | 99 |
| 2011 | 119 |
| 2010 | 124 |
| 2009 | 120 |
| 2008 | 152 |
| 2007 | 150 |
| 2006 | 166 |
| 2005 | 184 |
| 2004 | 176 |
| 2003 | 193 |
| 2002 | 180 |
| 2001 | 208 |
| 2000 | 235 |
| 1999 | 226 |
| 1998 | 226 |
| 1997 | 218 |
| 1996 | 223 |
| 1995 | 212 |
| 1994 | 239 |
| 1993 | 228 |
| 1992 | 218 |
| 1991 | 235 |
| 1990 | 236 |
| 1989 | 247 |
| 1988 | 290 |
| 1987 | 259 |
| 1986 | 296 |
| 1985 | 281 |
| 1984 | 320 |
| 1983 | 305 |
| 1982 | 267 |
| 1981 | 304 |
| 1980 | 224 |
| 1979 | 211 |
| 1978 | 179 |
| 1977 | 188 |
| 1976 | 200 |
| 1975 | 192 |
| 1974 | 154 |
| 1973 | 192 |
| 1972 | 183 |
| 1971 | 228 |
| 1970 | 238 |
| 1969 | 252 |
| 1968 | 266 |
| 1967 | 286 |
| 1966 | 274 |
| 1965 | 282 |
| 1964 | 334 |
| 1963 | 274 |
| 1962 | 200 |
| 1961 | 161 |
| 1960 | 144 |
| 1959 | 141 |
| 1958 | 115 |
| 1957 | 155 |
| 1956 | 128 |
| 1955 | 105 |
| 1954 | 117 |
| 1953 | 127 |
| 1952 | 121 |
| 1951 | 105 |
| 1950 | 110 |
| 1949 | 116 |
| 1948 | 106 |
| 1947 | 101 |
| 1946 | 85 |
| 1945 | 91 |
| 1944 | 101 |
| 1943 | 110 |
| 1942 | 93 |
| 1941 | 83 |
| 1940 | 66 |
| 1939 | 60 |
| 1938 | 50 |
| 1937 | 56 |
| 1936 | 67 |
| 1935 | 72 |
| 1934 | 85 |
| 1933 | 59 |
| 1932 | 89 |
| 1931 | 86 |
| 1930 | 94 |
| 1929 | 73 |
| 1928 | 114 |
| 1927 | 90 |
| 1926 | 94 |
| 1925 | 86 |
| 1924 | 92 |
| 1923 | 106 |
| 1922 | 83 |
| 1921 | 98 |
| 1920 | 105 |
| 1919 | 97 |
| 1918 | 75 |
| 1917 | 83 |
| 1916 | 69 |
| 1915 | 71 |
| 1914 | 55 |
| 1913 | 45 |
| 1912 | 45 |
| 1911 | 35 |
| 1910 | 37 |
| 1909 | 33 |
| 1908 | 26 |
| 1907 | 18 |
| 1906 | 22 |
| 1905 | 23 |
| 1904 | 32 |
| 1903 | 17 |
| 1902 | 22 |
| 1901 | 18 |
| 1900 | 21 |
| 1899 | 32 |
| 1898 | 18 |
| 1897 | 13 |
| 1896 | 19 |
| 1895 | 15 |
| 1894 | 17 |
| 1893 | 17 |
| 1892 | 15 |
| 1891 | 11 |
| 1890 | 8 |
| 1889 | 11 |
| 1888 | 8 |
| 1887 | 11 |
| 1886 | 9 |
| 1885 | 7 |
| 1884 | 8 |
| 1883 | 8 |
| 1882 | 6 |
| 1880 | 6 |