Martinez
Every Martinez since 1941 — 1,161 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Martinez
Martinez is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,518 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1941, 1,161 American babies have been named Martinez. Its peak came in 1990, when 41 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 Martinez stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Martinez 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 | — | — | 6 | #11,518 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 5 | #13,635 |
| 2021 | — | — | 6 | #11,650 |
| 2020 | — | — | 6 | #11,495 |
| 2019 | — | — | 10 | #7,997 |
| 2018 | — | — | 13 | #6,572 |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | 9 | #8,576 |
| 2015 | — | — | 5 | #13,337 |
| 2014 | — | — | 10 | #7,931 |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | 11 | #7,376 |
| 2011 | — | — | 7 | #10,366 |
| 2010 | — | — | 9 | #8,554 |
| 2009 | — | — | 5 | #13,781 |
| 2008 | — | — | 9 | #8,762 |
| 2007 | — | — | 10 | #7,970 |
| 2006 | — | — | 9 | #8,495 |
| 2005 | — | — | 15 | #5,475 |
| 2004 | — | — | 17 | #4,925 |
| 2003 | — | — | 14 | #5,449 |
| 2002 | — | — | 12 | #5,946 |
| 2001 | — | — | 14 | #5,312 |
| 2000 | — | — | 24 | #3,492 |
| 1995 | — | — | 18 | #3,648 |
| 1990 | — | — | 41 | #1,898 |
| 1985 | — | — | 26 | #2,159 |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,456 | 23 | #2,261 |
| 1975 | — | — | 29 | #1,737 |
| 1970 | — | — | 16 | #2,369 |
| 1965 | — | — | 15 | #2,140 |
| 1960 | — | — | 7 | #3,541 |
| 1955 | — | — | 10 | #2,698 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Martinez in 2025?
Martinez ranked #11,518 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Martinez?
1,161 babies have been named Martinez in the United States since 1941, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Martinez most popular?
Martinez peaked in 1990, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Martinez a boy or girl name?
Martinez is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Martinez rising or falling?
Martinez is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.