How Many People Are Named Martinique?

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

Martinique
Very Rare
Arabic

Martinique means 'pearl' in Arabic and is a very rare female name, with only 448 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 737,096 Americans; it peaked in popularity back in 1977 with 36 births.

~448
Living in US
1 in 737,096
Americans
1977
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Pearl
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Refined Gentle Sophisticated
1
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

877
Worldwide Bearers
#274,607
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
458
🇿🇦 South Africa
199
🇳🇱 Netherlands
88
🇫🇷 France
32
🇨🇩 DR Congo
27
🇨🇦 Canada
18
🇬🇧 England
14
🇲🇽 Mexico
6
🇧🇷 Brazil
4
🇸🇪 Sweden
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
448 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 38
80
Would be under 30 (17%)
380
Would be 30–60 (83%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 460 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: 1977

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
39
Modern Appeal
61
International
82

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

📜 Martinique Through the Generations

Over the years, Martinique has maintained a stable presence, with its peak occurring in 1977 when 36 babies were given this name. Today, there are 448 people named Martinique living in the US, with an average age of 38. The age distribution shows a notable skew towards those aged 30 to 60, comprising 83% of the total, while none are over 60, indicating a younger demographic.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 22
New York 13

✨ Similar Names to Martinique

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Martinique's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Martinique

How Many People Have the Name Martinique?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 448 people in the United States currently share the name Martinique. That works out to roughly 1 in every 737,096 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Martinique a Common or Rare Name?

Martinique 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 Martinique Mean?

Martinique means "pearl" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Martinique Most Popular?

The name Martinique reached peak popularity in 1977, with 36 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 Martinique?

Approximately 448 people named Martinique live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 460. That works out to roughly 1 in 737,096 Americans.

Is Martinique a rare name?

Martinique is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 737,096 Americans has this name.

What does the name Martinique mean?

Martinique means "pearl" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Martinique more male or female?

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

When was Martinique most popular?

Martinique peaked in 1977 with 36 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 US448
All-Time Births460
1 in X1 in 737,096
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age38
Peak Year1977
World Rank#274,607
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.