Martina
Usually interpreted as the feminine form of the saints' name Martin, though there was an identical Roman name, likewise derived from Latin Martinus.
Every Martina since 1880 — 18,538 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Martina
Martina is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,371 in 2025 with 161 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 18,538 American babies have been named Martina. Its peak came in 1964, when 340 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Martina stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Martina 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 | 161 | #1,371 | — | — |
| 2024 | 206 | #1,168 | — | — |
| 2023 | 170 | #1,336 | — | — |
| 2022 | 163 | #1,402 | — | — |
| 2021 | 141 | #1,503 | — | — |
| 2020 | 148 | #1,457 | — | — |
| 2019 | 141 | #1,537 | — | — |
| 2018 | 164 | #1,375 | — | — |
| 2017 | 145 | #1,526 | — | — |
| 2016 | 148 | #1,533 | — | — |
| 2015 | 132 | #1,632 | — | — |
| 2014 | 128 | #1,663 | — | — |
| 2013 | 134 | #1,611 | — | — |
| 2012 | 99 | #1,980 | — | — |
| 2011 | 119 | #1,737 | — | — |
| 2010 | 124 | #1,700 | — | — |
| 2009 | 120 | #1,803 | — | — |
| 2008 | 152 | #1,530 | — | — |
| 2007 | 150 | #1,536 | — | — |
| 2006 | 166 | #1,376 | — | — |
| 2005 | 184 | #1,238 | — | — |
| 2004 | 176 | #1,242 | — | — |
| 2003 | 193 | #1,134 | — | — |
| 2002 | 180 | #1,151 | — | — |
| 2001 | 208 | #1,035 | — | — |
| 2000 | 235 | #922 | — | — |
| 1995 | 212 | #896 | — | — |
| 1990 | 236 | #834 | — | — |
| 1985 | 281 | #652 | — | — |
| 1980 | 224 | #741 | — | — |
| 1975 | 192 | #747 | — | — |
| 1970 | 239 | #666 | — | — |
| 1965 | 281 | #570 | — | — |
| 1960 | 144 | #862 | — | — |
| 1955 | 105 | #974 | — | — |
| 1950 | 110 | #839 | — | — |
| 1945 | 91 | #787 | — | — |
| 1940 | 66 | #885 | — | — |
| 1935 | 72 | #803 | — | — |
| 1930 | 94 | #722 | — | — |
| 1925 | 86 | #797 | — | — |
| 1920 | 105 | #709 | — | — |
| 1915 | 71 | #784 | — | — |
| 1910 | 37 | #700 | — | — |
| 1905 | 23 | #773 | — | — |
| 1900 | 21 | #821 | — | — |
| 1895 | 15 | #852 | — | — |
| 1890 | 8 | #1,064 | — | — |
| 1885 | 7 | #894 | — | — |
| 1880 | 6 | #805 | — | — |
Famous people named Martina
- Martina Navratilova Tennis player · b. 1956
- Martina Politician · 598–641
- Martina Hingis Tennis player · b. 1980
- Martina Gedeck Actor · b. 1961
- Martina Hellmann Athlete · b. 1960
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Martina mean?
Usually interpreted as the feminine form of the saints' name Martin, though there was an identical Roman name, likewise derived from Latin Martinus.
How popular is the name Martina in 2025?
Martina ranked #1,371 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 161 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Martina?
18,538 babies have been named Martina in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Martina most popular?
Martina peaked in 1964, when 340 newborns received the name.
Is Martina a boy or girl name?
Martina is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Martina rising or falling?
Martina is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Martina?
Well-known people named Martina include Martina Navratilova (tennis player), Martina (politician), Martina Hingis (tennis player).