An uncommon pick — distinctive and rare.
A surname.
Martyn is a boy's baby name of Latin origin, a Welsh and alternative spelling of Martin, from the Latin 'Martinus' derived from Mars, the Roman god of war. Saint Martin of Tours was among the most beloved saints in medieval Europe, celebrated for cutting his cloak in half to share with a beggar.
Martyn carries the warmth of Saint Martin's legendary generosity — a name with Welsh character and a saint's open-hearted legacy.
Martyn has 70+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1917.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 16 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 35 | — |
| 2000s | 35 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 57 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 49 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 74 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 102 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 123 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 43 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 20 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 6 | — |
| 1910s | 6 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #13467 |
| 2022 | 6 | #11775 |
| 2020 | 5 | #13356 |
| 2019 | 5 | #13418 |
| 2018 | 6 | #11649 |
| 2016 | 7 | #10351 |
| 2015 | 5 | #13336 |
| 2014 | 7 | #10338 |
| 2011 | 5 | #13624 |
| 2009 | 6 | #11938 |
| 2008 | 5 | #13873 |
| 2007 | 5 | #13687 |
| 2006 | 5 | #13311 |
| 2002 | 7 | #9052 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8788 |
| 1999 | 8 | #7613 |
| 1998 | 7 | #8141 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8497 |
| 1994 | 12 | #5005 |
| 1993 | 7 | #7326 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1917–2024) · Methodology