Marty Unisex

Popularity: #895 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAR-tee //ˈmɑːrti//

Origin: Latin; English

Meaning: Latin: Warlike; English: Diminutive of Martin

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Marty 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 widely used in the Roman Empire and later became associated with Saint Martin of Tours, a significant figure in early Christianity.

Saint Martin, who lived in the 4th century, is known for his acts of charity and is often depicted sharing his cloak with a beggar. His legacy contributed to the name's popularity in Christian contexts, particularly in Europe, as it became associated with virtues of kindness and selflessness.

The name Martinus transitioned into various forms across different languages and cultures. In Old French, it became Martin, which was then adopted into Middle English as Martin.

The diminutive form Marty emerged as a familiar or affectionate variant, particularly in English-speaking regions. The name gained further prominence through the influence of Saint Martin, whose feast day is celebrated on November 11, and through various historical figures bearing the name, including several saints and monarchs.

Culturally, the name Marty carries connotations of bravery and honor, reflecting its martial roots. It has been used in various literary and artistic works, often symbolizing a character with noble qualities or a heroic journey.

The name's association with Saint Martin has also made it a symbol of compassion and generosity, reinforcing its enduring presence in Christian traditions. Overall, the name Marty encapsulates a rich tapestry of historical and cultural significance, rooted in its etymological origins and the legacy of influential figures throughout history.

Famous people named Marty

In this section, you will find notable people named Marty. 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 Marty who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Marty who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Marty McFly is a fictional character best known for the Back to the Future film series.

Marty Stuart is a musician best known for his work in country music and albums like Hillbilly Rock, This One's Gonna Hurt You, and Ghost Train.

Fictional characters named Marty

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Marty McFly is a fictional character from the film series Back to the Future. He is a teenager who travels through time using a DeLorean car, often finding himself in various adventures across different eras.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Marty, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MarkMartinMasonMatthewMiloMaxMiles

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Marty. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

MarvinMarlonMartinMasonMiloMarcusMarcel

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Marty was first seen in the United States in 1896.

Marty has ranked as high as #381 nationally, which occurred in 1962, and has been most popular in California, Texas, North Carolina, Ohio, and Tennessee.

In the past 5 years the name Marty has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Marty 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 Marty 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 Marty.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 56 43 13
2024 51 51 0
2023 58 44 14
2022 59 42 17
2021 68 63 5
2020 52 45 7
2019 62 51 11
2018 40 32 8
2017 80 66 14
2016 41 41 0
2015 41 41 0
2014 56 50 6
2013 51 42 9
2012 50 50 0
2011 45 45 0
2010 40 40 0
2009 53 53 0
2008 56 51 5
2007 72 66 6
2006 47 47 0
2005 53 53 0
2004 54 49 5
2003 64 58 6
2002 72 67 5
2001 78 69 9
2000 92 92 0
1999 77 71 6
1998 99 93 6
1997 91 79 12
1996 119 107 12
1995 102 97 5
1994 160 137 23
1993 135 121 14
1992 132 126 6
1991 154 149 5
1990 187 169 18
1989 176 168 8
1988 207 189 18
1987 195 172 23
1986 189 178 11
1985 176 155 21
1984 191 182 9
1983 221 209 12
1982 245 230 15
1981 266 240 26
1980 332 307 25
1979 355 333 22
1978 391 338 53
1977 495 442 53
1976 528 480 48
1975 631 573 58
1974 692 617 75
1973 672 588 84
1972 682 613 69
1971 913 822 91
1970 1,022 918 104
1969 1,042 962 80
1968 1,094 1,005 89
1967 1,053 979 74
1966 1,061 976 85
1965 1,308 1,221 87
1964 1,556 1,446 110
1963 1,736 1,590 146
1962 1,736 1,614 122
1961 1,590 1,459 131
1960 1,654 1,535 119
1959 1,569 1,454 115
1958 1,550 1,416 134
1957 1,506 1,347 159
1956 1,143 1,013 130
1955 704 618 86
1954 494 422 72
1953 454 359 95
1952 377 279 98
1951 325 222 103
1950 265 179 86
1949 266 182 84
1948 257 163 94
1947 238 169 69
1946 220 146 74
1945 193 119 74
1944 156 92 64
1943 156 88 68
1942 129 86 43
1941 90 58 32
1940 78 49 29
1939 77 50 27
1938 73 47 26
1937 67 45 22
1936 49 35 14
1935 34 26 8
1934 47 29 18
1933 39 29 10
1932 37 26 11
1931 46 28 18
1930 38 32 6
1929 40 22 18
1928 29 19 10
1927 33 21 12
1926 32 20 12
1925 16 11 5
1924 30 21 9
1923 21 15 6
1922 26 21 5
1921 24 15 9
1920 18 12 6
1919 14 14 0
1918 19 11 8
1917 28 23 5
1916 16 16 0
1915 13 13 0
1914 16 16 0
1913 13 13 0
1912 9 9 0
1909 6 6 0
1907 6 6 0
1905 5 5 0
1904 8 8 0
1903 8 8 0
1896 6 6 0

Top States for Marty (2024)

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
MO 5
50%
OH 5
50%