How Many People Are Named Martinez?

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

Martinez
Common
Spanish surname used as a first name

Martinez means 'son of Martin', a very rare name for boys. Only 1,059 people named Martinez live in the US today, making up just 1 in 311,487 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1990 with 41 births.

~1,039,848
Living in US
1 in 319
Americans
1990
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Son of Martin
🌐
Origin
Spanish surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spirituality, and wisdom.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

9,933
Worldwide Bearers
#61,519
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
6,278
🇵🇭 Philippines
533
🇧🇪 Belgium
439
🇩🇿 Algeria
371
🇧🇷 Brazil
306
🇲🇽 Mexico
234
🇮🇹 Italy
207
🇵🇪 Peru
182
🇵🇷 Puerto Rico
145
🇪🇬 Egypt
130

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,032 (97%)
♀ Female
28 (3%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 41
276
Would be under 30 (24%)
708
Would be 30–60 (61%)
171
Would be over 60 (15%)

All 1,155 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: 1990

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
38
Modern Appeal
62
International
96

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

📜 Martinez Through the Generations

Over the decades, Martinez has maintained a steady presence, though its popularity has been on a slow decline since peaking in 1990. Today, the name is predominantly held by adults, with 61% of those named Martinez being between 30 and 60 years old. This suggests that while the name isn't as trendy as it once was, it still holds a special place among certain generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Illinois 22
Alabama 5
Georgia 5
Michigan 5
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Martinez

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Martinez's Spanish surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Martinez

How Many People Have the Name Martinez?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,039,848 people in the United States currently share the name Martinez. That works out to roughly 1 in every 319 Americans, placing it in the Common category.

Is Martinez a Common or Rare Name?

Martinez is classified as Common. 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 Martinez Mean?

Martinez means "son of Martin" and comes from Spanish surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Martinez in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.

When Was Martinez Most Popular?

The name Martinez reached peak popularity in 1990, with 41 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Martinez?

Approximately 1,039,848 people named Martinez live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,039,848. That works out to roughly 1 in 319 Americans.

Is Martinez a rare name?

Martinez is classified as Common in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 319 Americans has this name.

What does the name Martinez mean?

Martinez means "son of Martin" and comes from Spanish surname used as a first name origins.

Is Martinez more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Martinez are male and 3% are female.

When was Martinez most popular?

Martinez peaked in 1990 with 41 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.

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 US1,039,848
All-Time Births1,039,848
1 in X1 in 319
RarityCommon
GenderMale
Avg Age41
Peak Year1990
World Rank#61,519
Male %97%
Female %3%

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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.