How Many People Are Named Marthe?

Complete statistics for the name Marthe: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Marthe
Very Rare
French

Marthe, a very rare female name, is held by just 124 people in the US today, making up 1 in 2,667,681 Americans. This classic name peaked in popularity way back in 1925 with 12 births. It's now mostly found among those over 60.

~169
Living in US
1 in 1,961,238
Americans
1925
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
French for 'pearl'
🌐
Origin
French
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Pearl
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Refined Dignified Graceful
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 11 is associated with spiritual insight and intuition.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

344,522
Worldwide Bearers
#3,031
Global Rank
🇨🇩 DR Congo
201,622
🇨🇲 Cameroon
60,993
🇫🇷 France
21,296
🇷🇼 Rwanda
7,010
🇲🇬 Madagascar
6,953
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
4,898
🇧🇯 Benin
4,429
🇳🇴 Norway
3,308
🇧🇪 Belgium
3,152
🇲🇱 Mali
3,148

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
124 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 86
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
33
Would be 30–60 (11%)
265
Would be over 60 (89%)

All 298 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: 1925

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
73
Classic Feel
75
Modern Appeal
25
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Marthe Through the Generations

Marthe has been a name that's seen its best days in the past. With only 12 births in 1925 marking its peak, it's clear that this name has always been a bit of a niche choice. Today, it's still around, but it's definitely not a common sight. The majority of people named Marthe are over 60, which gives the name a distinctly older-generation feel. It's a name that's stable in its rarity, not gaining much traction in recent years, but still holding its ground as a classic, old-school option.

⭐ Famous People Named Marthe

Marthe is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include:Marthe Armitage, British wallpaper designer Marthe Bibesco (1886–1973), Romanian-French writer and socialite Marthe Bigot (1878–1962), French schoolteacher and activist Marthe Boyer-Breton (1879–1926), French artist Marthe Bretelle (1936–1995), French athlete Marthe Solange Achy Brou, Ivorian politician Marthe Chenal (1881–1947), French opera singer Marthe Cohn (1920–2025), French resistance member and writer Marthe Condat (1886–1939), French physician Marthe Cnockaert (1892–1966), Belgian spy and writer Marthe Cosnard, 17th…

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✨ Similar Names to Marthe

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Marthe's French roots

📄 About the Name Marthe

How Many People Have the Name Marthe?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 169 people in the United States currently share the name Marthe. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,961,238 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Marthe a Common or Rare Name?

Marthe is classified as Very 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 Marthe Mean?

Marthe means "French for 'pearl'" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Marthe in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Marthe Most Popular?

The name Marthe reached peak popularity in 1925, with 12 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Marthe?

Approximately 169 people named Marthe live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 169. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,961,238 Americans.

Is Marthe a rare name?

Marthe is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,961,238 Americans has this name.

What does the name Marthe mean?

Marthe means "French for 'pearl'" and comes from French origins.

Is Marthe more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Marthe are male and 100% are female.

When was Marthe most popular?

Marthe peaked in 1925 with 12 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US169
All-Time Births169
1 in X1 in 1,961,238
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age86
Peak Year1925
World Rank#3,031
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.