Maarten
A boy's name of Dutch origin with 29 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 7 letters and two syllables, Maarten hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 1962, with 29 total recorded births.
Maarten is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Maarten is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Maarten is a boy's baby name of Dutch origin, the Dutch form of Martin — derived from the Latin Martinus, meaning "of Mars" or "warlike," from the Roman god of war. Saint Martin of Tours, the 4th-century bishop who famously shared his cloak with a beggar, is one of the most beloved saints in European Christian tradition.
Maarten is used in the Netherlands and Belgium, and appears in the United States primarily in Dutch-American families. The most famous Dutch bearer is Maarten van Rossem, the prominent historian, though the name's most visible association for many Americans is Sint Maarten, the island shared between the Netherlands and France in the Caribbean.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Maarten's final sounds are clean, contemporary — among the most common endings in modern American names. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Maarten softens that pattern, giving it a more versatile feel.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Maarten's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Maarten has 5+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1962.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | #11807 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 11 | #9348 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 6 | #6420 | — |
| 1960s | 6 | #3871 | — |
The Story of Maarten
A Baby Boomer name
Peaking in 1962, Maarten is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Boys named Maarten are most likely born between 1962 and 1972.
How rare is Maarten?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Maarten is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1962, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1990s with 11 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(5 years, 1962–2007)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 6 | #11807 |
| 1998 | 5 | #10647 |
| 1992 | 6 | #8049 |
| 1986 | 6 | #6420 |
| 1962 | 6 | #3871 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1962–2007