Boy · #8,435 in 2026

Martes

A marten is a weasel-like mammal in the genus Martes within the subfamily Guloninae, in the family Mustelidae. They have bushy tails and large paws with partially retractile claws. The fur varies from yellowish to dark brown, depending on the species; it is valued by animal trappers for the fur trade.

Current Rank
#8,435
Peak Rank
#8,435 (1992)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1992
First Year
1992
Last Year
1992
Peak Year
#8435
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Martes

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

A marten is a weasel-like mammal in the genus Martes within the subfamily Guloninae, in the family Mustelidae. They have bushy tails and large paws with partially retractile claws. The fur varies from yellowish to dark brown, depending on the species; it is valued by animal trappers for the fur trade.

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Etymology
The Modern English "marten" comes from the Middle English martryn , in turn borrowed from the Anglo-French martrine and Old French martre , itself from a Germanic source; cf. Old English mearþ , Old Norse mörðr , and Old High German and Yiddish מאַרדאַר mardar . {{cite web | url=https://www.etymonline.com/search?q=marten | title=Marten &#124; Search Online Etymology Dictionary }}</ref>"}},"i":0}}]}' id="mwZA">.mw-parser-output .templatequote{overflow:hidden;margin:1em 0;padding:0 32px}.mw-parser-output .templatequotecite{line-height:1.5em;text-align:left;margin-top:0}@media(min-width:500px){.m

The Story of Martes

Martes first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1992, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 5 Martess were born — ranking #8,435 that year. As of 2026, Martes ranks #8,435 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Martess have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Martes

Phonetically similar names — useful when Martes is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Martes

What does the name Martes mean?
A marten is a weasel-like mammal in the genus Martes within the subfamily Guloninae, in the family Mustelidae. They have bushy tails and large paws with partially retractile claws. The fur varies from yellowish to dark brown, depending on the species; it is valued by animal trappers for the fur trade.
How popular is Martes in 2026?
In 2026, Martes ranks #8,435 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Martes most popular?
Martes reached its peak popularity in 1992, ranking #8,435 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Martes a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Martes is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Martes?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Martes include Adulfo, Afif, Akeam. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Martes

Martes is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Martes's peak popularity came in 1992 when it ranked #8,435. Use the chart and map above to compare Martes's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.