Marty Unisex

Popularity: #873 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationMAR-tee / /ˈmɑːrti/

Latin; English

Meaning

Latin: Warlike; English: Diminutive of Martin

Historical & Cultural Background

Marty is often considered a diminutive of the name Martin, which has Latin origins meaning 'warlike'. The name Martin has been popular in various cultures, particularly in Christian contexts due to Saint Martin of Tours. Marty has gained popularity as a standalone name, especially in the 20th century. It is commonly used in English-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

Marty has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the mid-20th century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Martie
  • Marty

International Variants

  • Martín (Spanish)
  • Martino (Italian)
  • Martyn (English)

Famous people named Marty

Marty McFly is a fictional character from the 'Back to the Future' franchise, known for his time-traveling adventures.

Marty Balin was an American singer-songwriter, best known as a founding member of the rock band Jefferson Airplane.

Marty Feldman was a British actor and comedian, recognized for his distinctive appearance and roles in films like 'Young Frankenstein'.

Marty Robbins was an American country music singer-songwriter, famous for hits like 'El Paso' and 'Big Iron'.

Fictional characters named Marty

Marty McFly is the protagonist in the 'Back to the Future' series, known for his adventures through time.

Marty the Zebra is a character in the 'Madagascar' film series, who dreams of escaping to the wild.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Marty was first seen in the United States in 1896. Marty has ranked as high as #384 nationally, which occurred in 1962, and has been most popular in California, North Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Marty has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Marty (2024)

StateBirthsShare
MO 5
50%
OH 5
50%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18966
19038
19048
19055
19076
19096
19129
191313
191416
191513
191616
191723
191811
191914
192012
192115
192221
192315
192421
192511
192620
192721
192819
192922
193032
193128
193226
193329
193429
193526
193635
193745
193847
193950
194049
194158
194286
194388
194492
1945119
1946146
1947169
1948163
1949182
1950179
1951222
1952279
1953359
1954422
1955618
19561,013
19571,347
19581,416
19591,454
19601,536
19611,457
19621,614
19631,590
19641,445
19651,222
1966976
1967979
19681,005
1969962
1970918
1971822
1972613
1973588
1974617
1975572
1976481
1977442
1978338
1979333
1980307
1981240
1982230
1983209
1984182
1985155
1986178
1987172
1988189
1989168
1990169
1991149
1992126
1993121
1994137
199597
1996107
199779
199893
199971
200092
200169
200267
200358
200449
200553
200647
200766
200851
200953
201040
201145
201250
201342
201449
201541
201641
201766
201832
201951
202045
202163
202242
202344
202451