Is Martina a boy's or girl's name?

Martina is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 40 recorded births.

When was Martina most popular?

Martina reached its peak popularity in 1964 with 334 births that year. It is currently ranked #1165 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Martina?

Martina is currently ranked #1165 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 18,336 babies since 1880.

Martina

An uncommon Latin pick — distinctive and rare.

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#1165▲ 170in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A female given name from Latin.

Martina is a girl's and boy's baby name of Latin origin, the feminine form of Martin, from Martinus (derived from Mars, the Roman god of war), meaning 'of Mars' or 'warlike.'

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova — widely considered one of the greatest athletes of all time, with 18 Grand Slam singles titles — gave this name an association with fierce determination and athletic excellence that no amount of time can diminish. Martina carries both classical Roman dignity and modern sporting greatness in equal measure.

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Popularity Over Time

Martina has 144+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1880.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Martina
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	828	#1372	▼
2010s	1,334	#1629	▼
2000s	1,764	#1297	▼
1990s	2,261	#885	▼
1980s	2,793	#661	▲
1970s	1,965	#757	▼
1960s	2,473	#648	▲
1950s	1,224	#877	▲
1940s	952	#821	▲
1930s	718	#826	▼
1920s	941	#754	▲
1910s	612	#767	▲
1900s	232	#775	▲
1890s	165	#805	▲
1880s	74	#832	—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Martina
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	206	#1165	+36 (21.2%)
2023	170	#1335	+7 (4.3%)
2022	163	#1402	+22 (15.6%)
2021	141	#1503	-7 (-4.7%)
2020	148	#1456	+7 (5.0%)
2019	141	#1537	-23 (-14.0%)
2018	164	#1374	+19 (13.1%)
2017	145	#1526	-3 (-2.0%)
2016	148	#1533	+16 (12.1%)
2015	132	#1632	+4 (3.1%)
2014	128	#1663	-6 (-4.5%)
2013	134	#1611	+35 (35.4%)
2012	99	#1980	-20 (-16.8%)
2011	119	#1737	-5 (-4.0%)
2010	124	#1698	+4 (3.3%)
2009	120	#1803	-32 (-21.1%)
2008	152	#1530	+2 (1.3%)
2007	150	#1536	-16 (-9.6%)
2006	166	#1376	-18 (-9.8%)
2005	184	#1238	+8 (4.5%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Martina as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Martina has also been given to 40 boys in the U.S. since 1959.

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Current rank

Total births

1989

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Martina be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Martina is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #1165. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Martina has two lives

Martina, the baby name

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Martina, the pet name

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18 pets

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1880–2024) · Methodology