Martarius
A masculine name derived from the Roman god of war, Mars.
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Martarius. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Martarius today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Martarius births was 1997 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Martarius. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Martarius. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1997
6 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1998 SSA rank
#9,226
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Martarius: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Martarius 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 Martarius during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Martarius
The name Martarius is a relatively obscure and ancient name, with its origins shrouded in mystery. Some scholars trace its roots back to the ancient Germanic tribes, where it may have been derived from the words "marti" and "arius," which together could mean "warrior" or "soldier." Others believe it has connections to the Latin word "martius," meaning "of Mars," the Roman god of war.
Martarius does not appear to have any significant historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, there are a few notable individuals who bore this name throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Martarius is from the 5th century CE, when a Frankish nobleman named Martarius of Auxerre lived in what is now modern-day France. Little is known about his life, but he is mentioned in a few obscure historical documents from that period.
In the 9th century, there was a Benedictine monk named Martarius who lived in the monastery of St. Gall in modern-day Switzerland. He is credited with transcribing and preserving several ancient manuscripts, but few other details about his life have survived.
During the Middle Ages, a prominent figure named Martarius de Castellione appeared in historical records from Italy. He was a wealthy landowner and nobleman who lived in the 12th century and was known for his involvement in local politics and disputes over land ownership.
In the 16th century, a German scholar and humanist named Martarius Rhetius gained recognition for his work in mathematics and astronomy. He was born in 1514 and lived until 1576, making contributions to the study of trigonometry and the calculation of planetary orbits.
The most recent historical figure named Martarius is a French military officer who lived during the Napoleonic Wars. Martarius Delacroix was born in 1785 and served as a cavalry officer in Napoleon's army, participating in several major battles before his death in 1812.
Despite its relative obscurity, the name Martarius has managed to persist throughout history, carried by a handful of individuals from various backgrounds and regions. While its precise origins remain uncertain, it serves as a fascinating glimpse into the rich tapestry of human naming traditions.
People
Martarius + last name combinations
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Related
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FAQ
Martarius: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Martarius?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Martarius 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Martarius a common name?
We classify Martarius as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Martarius most popular?
The single biggest year for Martarius was 1997, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Martarius is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Martarius in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Martarius a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Martarius 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.
Is Martarius still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Martarius in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Martarius can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Martarius?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.