Marty Unisex
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)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
MO | 5 | |
OH | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1896 | 6 |
1903 | 8 |
1904 | 8 |
1905 | 5 |
1907 | 6 |
1909 | 6 |
1912 | 9 |
1913 | 13 |
1914 | 16 |
1915 | 13 |
1916 | 16 |
1917 | 23 |
1918 | 11 |
1919 | 14 |
1920 | 12 |
1921 | 15 |
1922 | 21 |
1923 | 15 |
1924 | 21 |
1925 | 11 |
1926 | 20 |
1927 | 21 |
1928 | 19 |
1929 | 22 |
1930 | 32 |
1931 | 28 |
1932 | 26 |
1933 | 29 |
1934 | 29 |
1935 | 26 |
1936 | 35 |
1937 | 45 |
1938 | 47 |
1939 | 50 |
1940 | 49 |
1941 | 58 |
1942 | 86 |
1943 | 88 |
1944 | 92 |
1945 | 119 |
1946 | 146 |
1947 | 169 |
1948 | 163 |
1949 | 182 |
1950 | 179 |
1951 | 222 |
1952 | 279 |
1953 | 359 |
1954 | 422 |
1955 | 618 |
1956 | 1,013 |
1957 | 1,347 |
1958 | 1,416 |
1959 | 1,454 |
1960 | 1,536 |
1961 | 1,457 |
1962 | 1,614 |
1963 | 1,590 |
1964 | 1,445 |
1965 | 1,222 |
1966 | 976 |
1967 | 979 |
1968 | 1,005 |
1969 | 962 |
1970 | 918 |
1971 | 822 |
1972 | 613 |
1973 | 588 |
1974 | 617 |
1975 | 572 |
1976 | 481 |
1977 | 442 |
1978 | 338 |
1979 | 333 |
1980 | 307 |
1981 | 240 |
1982 | 230 |
1983 | 209 |
1984 | 182 |
1985 | 155 |
1986 | 178 |
1987 | 172 |
1988 | 189 |
1989 | 168 |
1990 | 169 |
1991 | 149 |
1992 | 126 |
1993 | 121 |
1994 | 137 |
1995 | 97 |
1996 | 107 |
1997 | 79 |
1998 | 93 |
1999 | 71 |
2000 | 92 |
2001 | 69 |
2002 | 67 |
2003 | 58 |
2004 | 49 |
2005 | 53 |
2006 | 47 |
2007 | 66 |
2008 | 51 |
2009 | 53 |
2010 | 40 |
2011 | 45 |
2012 | 50 |
2013 | 42 |
2014 | 49 |
2015 | 41 |
2016 | 41 |
2017 | 66 |
2018 | 32 |
2019 | 51 |
2020 | 45 |
2021 | 63 |
2022 | 42 |
2023 | 44 |
2024 | 51 |