Martel
Every Martel since 1920 — 1,706 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Martel
Martel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,313 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1920, 1,706 American babies have been named Martel. Its peak came in 1991, when 72 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Martel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Martel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 7 | #10,313 |
| 2024 | — | — | 10 | #8,120 |
| 2023 | — | — | 9 | #8,680 |
| 2022 | — | — | 10 | #8,105 |
| 2021 | — | — | 13 | #6,554 |
| 2020 | — | — | 13 | #6,503 |
| 2019 | — | — | 9 | #8,634 |
| 2018 | — | — | 24 | #4,312 |
| 2017 | — | — | 23 | #4,417 |
| 2016 | — | — | 16 | #5,696 |
| 2015 | — | — | 18 | #5,203 |
| 2014 | — | — | 18 | #5,184 |
| 2013 | — | — | 11 | #7,366 |
| 2012 | — | — | 16 | #5,634 |
| 2011 | — | — | 16 | #5,586 |
| 2010 | — | — | 25 | #4,070 |
| 2009 | — | — | 23 | #4,378 |
| 2008 | — | — | 24 | #4,220 |
| 2007 | — | — | 21 | #4,592 |
| 2006 | — | — | 26 | #3,859 |
| 2005 | — | — | 23 | #4,011 |
| 2004 | — | — | 26 | #3,600 |
| 2003 | — | — | 19 | #4,371 |
| 2002 | — | — | 29 | #3,154 |
| 2001 | — | — | 27 | #3,289 |
| 2000 | — | — | 28 | #3,125 |
| 1995 | — | — | 54 | #1,675 |
| 1990 | — | — | 66 | #1,376 |
| 1985 | — | — | 65 | #1,165 |
| 1980 | — | — | 22 | #2,334 |
| 1975 | — | — | 9 | #3,830 |
| 1970 | — | — | 12 | #2,823 |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | 5 | #4,399 |
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| 1920 | — | — | 5 | #4,715 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Martel in 2025?
Martel ranked #10,313 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Martel?
1,706 babies have been named Martel in the United States since 1920, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Martel most popular?
Martel peaked in 1991, when 72 newborns received the name.
Is Martel a boy or girl name?
Martel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Martel rising or falling?
Martel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.