Martine Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: mar-TEEN /mɑːrˈtiːn/
Origin: French; Latin
Meaning: French: Warlike; Latin: Of Mars
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Martine has its roots in the Latin name Martinus, which is derived from the name of the Roman god Mars, the god of war. The name Martinus was commonly used in the Roman Empire and evolved into various forms as it spread through different cultures and languages.
In the early Christian context, the name became associated with Saint Martin of Tours, a prominent figure in the 4th century known for his acts of charity and his role in the spread of Christianity in Gaul. The name was adopted into Old French as Martin, which later influenced the feminine form Martine.
Martine emerged as a distinct feminine variant in the Middle Ages, particularly in France, where it became popularized through the veneration of Saint Martin. The name was often used in honor of the saint, especially in regions where his feast day was celebrated.
The use of Martine can be traced back to the 12th century, and it gained further prominence through various historical texts and religious documents that referenced the saint and his contributions to early Christianity. Culturally, the name Martine carries connotations of strength and valor, reflecting its connection to the god Mars.
In addition to its historical significance, the name has been embraced in various artistic and literary works, reinforcing its enduring presence in European culture. The diminutive form Marti has also been used in some contexts, though Martine itself remains the primary form.
Overall, the name has maintained a sense of tradition and reverence, rooted in its historical and cultural associations.
Famous people named Martine
In this section, you will find notable people named Martine. 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 Martine who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Martine McCutcheon is an actress and singer best known for Love Actually, EastEnders, and her music career.
Fictional characters named Martine
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Martine is a fictional character from the novel The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson. She is a key figure in the story, involved in the investigation surrounding Lisbeth Salander and her fight for justice.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Martine was first seen in the United States in 1894.
Martine has ranked as high as #1321 nationally, which occurred in 1981, and has been most popular in New York, California, Florida, Kentucky, and New Jersey.
In the past 5 years the name Martine has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Martine 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 Martine 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 Martine.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2022 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| 2020 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2012 | 13 | 5 | 8 |
| 2011 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2008 | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| 2007 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 2005 | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| 2004 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 2003 | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| 2002 | 24 | 7 | 17 |
| 2001 | 24 | 5 | 19 |
| 2000 | 25 | 11 | 14 |
| 1999 | 20 | 7 | 13 |
| 1998 | 20 | 6 | 14 |
| 1997 | 26 | 7 | 19 |
| 1996 | 27 | 7 | 20 |
| 1995 | 37 | 11 | 26 |
| 1994 | 36 | 11 | 25 |
| 1993 | 36 | 11 | 25 |
| 1992 | 35 | 8 | 27 |
| 1991 | 49 | 12 | 37 |
| 1990 | 48 | 13 | 35 |
| 1989 | 49 | 11 | 38 |
| 1988 | 46 | 7 | 39 |
| 1987 | 58 | 8 | 50 |
| 1986 | 60 | 13 | 47 |
| 1985 | 49 | 0 | 49 |
| 1984 | 46 | 0 | 46 |
| 1983 | 73 | 5 | 68 |
| 1982 | 105 | 9 | 96 |
| 1981 | 214 | 9 | 205 |
| 1980 | 55 | 9 | 46 |
| 1979 | 47 | 7 | 40 |
| 1978 | 40 | 5 | 35 |
| 1977 | 54 | 5 | 49 |
| 1976 | 39 | 8 | 31 |
| 1975 | 36 | 9 | 27 |
| 1974 | 42 | 7 | 35 |
| 1973 | 43 | 0 | 43 |
| 1972 | 39 | 0 | 39 |
| 1971 | 56 | 5 | 51 |
| 1970 | 52 | 0 | 52 |
| 1969 | 42 | 0 | 42 |
| 1968 | 41 | 0 | 41 |
| 1967 | 54 | 6 | 48 |
| 1966 | 47 | 7 | 40 |
| 1965 | 52 | 5 | 47 |
| 1964 | 49 | 0 | 49 |
| 1963 | 58 | 7 | 51 |
| 1962 | 55 | 0 | 55 |
| 1961 | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| 1960 | 54 | 0 | 54 |
| 1959 | 53 | 5 | 48 |
| 1958 | 54 | 0 | 54 |
| 1957 | 47 | 0 | 47 |
| 1956 | 54 | 0 | 54 |
| 1955 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1954 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 1953 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| 1952 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1951 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1950 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1949 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1948 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1947 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1946 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1944 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1943 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1942 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1941 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1940 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1939 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1937 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1935 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1934 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1933 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1932 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1931 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1930 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1929 | 18 | 5 | 13 |
| 1928 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1927 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1926 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1925 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1924 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1923 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1922 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1921 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1920 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1919 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1918 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1917 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1916 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1915 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1914 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1913 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1912 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1911 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1909 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1908 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1898 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1894 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Top States for Martine (2001)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |