Marcin
Of Polish origin meaning "vigorous" or "martial".
Name Census estimates that about 456 living Americans carry the first name Marcin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Marcin today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Marcin births was 1996 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Marcin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
456
~ 1 in 751,654 Americans
Peak year
1996
25 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,455
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Marcin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Marcin from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 168 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Marcin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Marcin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Marcins live
Origin
Meaning and history of Marcin
Marcin is a masculine given name with its origins in the Polish language and culture. It is derived from the ancient Roman name Martinus, which in turn has its roots in the Latin word "Martis," meaning "of Mars," the Roman god of war.
The name Marcin gained popularity in Poland during the Middle Ages, particularly after the Christianization of the region in the 10th century. It was often given to boys in honor of St. Martin of Tours, a 4th-century Christian saint who was known for his humility and compassion.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Marcin can be found in the "Vita Sancti Martini" (Life of St. Martin), a hagiography written in the 5th century by Sulpicius Severus, which chronicled the life and miracles of St. Martin of Tours.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Marcin. One of the most famous was Marcin Kromer (1512-1589), a Polish Renaissance scholar, historian, and diplomat who served as the Bishop of Warmia and the chancellor of Poland.
Another prominent figure was Marcin Wadowita (1567-1642), a Polish Jesuit priest and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of logic and metaphysics. His works, such as "Philosophical Introduction" and "Treatise on Logic," were widely studied in universities across Europe during the 17th century.
In the realm of military history, Marcin Kadzidłowski (1637-1705) was a Polish military commander and hetman (commander-in-chief) who played a crucial role in the Polish-Ottoman Wars of the late 17th century. He is particularly remembered for his victories against the Ottoman Turks at the Battle of Vienna in 1683 and the Battle of Parkany in 1683.
Marcin Poczobut (1728-1810) was a prominent figure in the Polish Enlightenment movement. He was a writer, journalist, and translator who championed the ideals of reason, liberty, and progress. His translations of works by French philosophers and his own writings on politics and society had a significant impact on the intellectual landscape of 18th-century Poland.
Finally, Marcin Kasprzak (1860-1905) was a Polish architect and one of the pioneers of the Art Nouveau movement in Poland. He designed numerous buildings in Warsaw, Łódź, and other cities, many of which are considered architectural masterpieces and are now protected as historical monuments.
People
Marcin + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Marcin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Marcin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 456 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Marcin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 751,654 US residents.
Is Marcin a common name?
We classify Marcin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 467 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Marcin most popular?
The single biggest year for Marcin was 1996, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Marcin is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Marcin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Marcin in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.