How old is someone named Martin?
The average Martin is 49 years old.
Half of all living Martins are between 32 and 67.
When was Martin popular?
Martin is a steady name: popular for generations, with a peak in 1963 but no single era. You'll meet Martins of every age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 3,363 | 0 |
| 1910s | 16,193 | 0 |
| 1920s | 24,406 | 140 |
| 1930s | 22,061 | 2,800 |
| 1940s | 31,498 | 14,000 |
| 1950s | 51,137 | 34,000 |
| 1960s | 49,338 | 40,000 |
| 1970s | 24,456 | 22,000 |
| 1980s | 23,461 | 22,000 |
| 1990s | 25,459 | 25,000 |
| 2000s | 18,793 | 18,000 |
| 2010s | 13,361 | 13,000 |
| 2020s | 6,645 | 6,600 |
How many Martins are still alive?
About 200,000 Martins are alive in the US today. That's 62% of the roughly 320,000 babies named Martin since 1880.
Roughly half of all Martins ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Martin?
About one in three living Martins are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Martin an old name?
Yes. Martin is older than 77 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Martin will be 51 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Martin a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.5% of living Martins are men.
Names the same age as Martin
NAME TWIN
Martin's name twin is Mimi. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Mimi's age curve is the closest match to Martin's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Martin
How old is the average Martin?
The average Martin in the US is 49 years old. The median is 53, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Martin?
About 200,000 Martins are alive in the US today, out of roughly 320,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Martin most popular?
In 1963, when about 6,100 baby boys were named Martin.
Is Martin a Boomer name?
Partly. Baby Boomers are the largest group, about 32% of living Martins, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this