How Many People Are Named Martel?
Complete statistics for the name Martel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Martel is a very rare name, with only 1,596 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 206,808 Americans. It's a name that peaked in popularity in 1991 with 72 births, but it's still seen as a modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and responsibility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 34All 1,699 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1991Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Martel Through the Generations
Martel has been a name on the rise since the early '90s, reaching its peak in 1991 with 72 births. Since then, it has shown a declining trend, though it remains a name favored by younger parents. The average age of those named Martel is 34, with a fairly even distribution across age groups: 34% are under 30, 62% are between 30 and 60, and only 4% are over 60. This suggests that Martel is a name that's becoming less popular among older generations but is still embraced by new ones.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
✨ Similar Names to Martel
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Martel's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Martel
How Many People Have the Name Martel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,406 people in the United States currently share the name Martel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 39,430 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Martel a Common or Rare Name?
Martel is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Martel Mean?
Martel means "creative variant of Mart" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Martel in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Martel Most Popular?
The name Martel reached peak popularity in 1991, with 72 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Martel?
Approximately 8,406 people named Martel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 8,406. That works out to roughly 1 in 39,430 Americans.
Is Martel a rare name?
Martel is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 39,430 Americans has this name.
What does the name Martel mean?
Martel means "creative variant of Mart" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Martel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Martel are male and 1% are female.
When was Martel most popular?
Martel peaked in 1991 with 72 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.