Martinus
Martinus is a given name or surname. It comes from the Latin name Martinus, which is a late derived form of the name of the Roman god Mars, protective godhead of the Latins and, therefore, god of war.
Meaning & Origin of Martinus
What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.
Martinus is a given name or surname. It comes from the Latin name Martinus, which is a late derived form of the name of the Roman god Mars, protective godhead of the Latins and, therefore, god of war.
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The Story of Martinus
Martinus first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1970, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1982, when 7 Martinuss were born — ranking #5,003 that year. As of 2026, Martinus ranks #7,638 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 29 Martinuss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.
Popularity Over Time
Popularity by State
Names that sound like Martinus
Phonetically similar names — useful when Martinus 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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- Meatiness
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About the name Martinus
Martinus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 29 births in the dataset. Martinus's peak popularity came in 1982 when it ranked #5,003. Use the chart and map above to compare Martinus'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 .
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