Marty
A diminutive of the male given names Martin and Marten.
Every Marty since 1896 — 36,269 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marty
Marty is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,914 in 2025 with 43 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1896, 36,269 American babies have been named Marty — about 89% boys and 11% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1962, when 1,736 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 Marty stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marty 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 | 13 | #8,169 | 43 | #2,914 |
| 2024 | — | — | 51 | #2,618 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,903 | 44 | #2,871 |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,893 | 42 | #2,982 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,840 | 63 | #2,249 |
| 2020 | 7 | #13,006 | 45 | #2,741 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,522 | 51 | #2,572 |
| 2018 | 8 | #12,102 | 32 | #3,490 |
| 2017 | 14 | #8,134 | 66 | #2,103 |
| 2016 | — | — | 41 | #2,917 |
| 2015 | — | — | 41 | #2,896 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,873 | 50 | #2,504 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,632 | 42 | #2,794 |
| 2012 | — | — | 50 | #2,511 |
| 2011 | — | — | 45 | #2,689 |
| 2010 | — | — | 40 | #2,944 |
| 2009 | — | — | 53 | #2,433 |
| 2008 | 5 | #19,446 | 51 | #2,496 |
| 2007 | 6 | #16,845 | 66 | #2,085 |
| 2006 | — | — | 47 | #2,564 |
| 2005 | — | — | 53 | #2,260 |
| 2004 | 5 | #17,847 | 49 | #2,332 |
| 2003 | 6 | #15,081 | 58 | #1,999 |
| 2002 | 5 | #17,178 | 67 | #1,735 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,700 | 69 | #1,692 |
| 2000 | — | — | 92 | #1,379 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,886 | 97 | #1,179 |
| 1990 | 18 | #5,203 | 169 | #781 |
| 1985 | 21 | #3,936 | 155 | #713 |
| 1980 | 25 | #3,380 | 307 | #482 |
| 1975 | 58 | #1,664 | 573 | #314 |
| 1970 | 104 | #1,130 | 918 | #251 |
| 1965 | 87 | #1,140 | 1,221 | #205 |
| 1960 | 119 | #982 | 1,535 | #195 |
| 1955 | 86 | #1,092 | 618 | #287 |
| 1950 | 86 | #986 | 179 | #499 |
| 1945 | 74 | #879 | 119 | #551 |
| 1940 | 29 | #1,431 | 49 | #914 |
| 1935 | 8 | #3,342 | 26 | #1,342 |
| 1930 | 6 | #4,377 | 32 | #1,269 |
| 1925 | 5 | #5,504 | 11 | #2,693 |
| 1920 | 6 | #4,754 | 12 | #2,546 |
| 1915 | — | — | 13 | #2,136 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | 5 | #1,358 |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Marty
- Marty Feldman Actor · 1934–1982
- Marty Balin Musician · 1942–2018
- Marty Robbins Singer · 1925–1982
- Marty Turco Hockey player · b. 1975
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marty mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Martin and Marten.
How popular is the name Marty in 2025?
Marty ranked #2,914 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 43 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Marty?
36,269 babies have been named Marty in the United States since 1896, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marty most popular?
Marty peaked in 1962, when 1,736 newborns received the name.
Is Marty a boy or girl name?
Marty is used for both: about 11% of babies named Marty have been girls and 89% boys.
Is the name Marty rising or falling?
Marty is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Marty?
Well-known people named Marty include Marty Feldman (actor), Marty Balin (musician), Marty Robbins (singer).