Martaz
A Persian name originating from the Persian word "mortāz" meaning "brave warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Martaz. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Martaz today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Martaz births was 1993 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Martaz. 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 Martaz. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1993
5 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
1994 SSA rank
#9,745
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Martaz: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Martaz 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 Martaz 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 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Martaz
The name Martaz is believed to have originated in ancient Persia, dating back to the Achaemenid Empire, which ruled over the Persian territories from around the 6th to 4th centuries BCE. It is derived from the Persian word "martaz," meaning "brave warrior" or "courageous fighter." This name was likely given to male children born into noble or warrior families, with the hope that they would grow up to embody the qualities of bravery and strength.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Martaz can be found in the Avesta, a collection of Zoroastrian sacred texts from ancient Persia. In these texts, there are references to a legendary warrior named Martaz who was renowned for his valor and heroic deeds on the battlefield. This association with heroism and military prowess likely contributed to the name's enduring popularity in ancient Persian culture.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Martaz. One of the most famous was Martaz the Great, a Persian military commander who lived in the 3rd century BCE. He was celebrated for his strategic brilliance and his victories against invading armies, helping to preserve the sovereignty of the Persian Empire during a turbulent time.
Another historical figure with the name Martaz was a Persian poet who lived in the 9th century CE. His poetic works, which often celebrated themes of bravery and honor, were widely admired and helped to further cement the name's association with valor and nobility.
In the 12th century, there was a prominent Persian scholar named Martaz ibn Abi Nasr, who made significant contributions to the fields of astronomy and mathematics. His work on celestial mechanics and his accurate calculations of planetary movements were highly influential in the Islamic world at the time.
Moving forward to the 15th century, there was a Persian architect named Martaz al-Din who was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several magnificent mosques and palaces in the region. His architectural achievements were celebrated for their intricate and beautiful designs, which blended traditional Persian elements with innovative techniques.
It is worth noting that while the name Martaz has its roots in ancient Persian culture, it has also been adopted and used in various other cultures and regions throughout history, likely due to its association with positive qualities like courage and strength. However, the detailed origins and historical significance of the name remain firmly rooted in the rich cultural heritage of ancient Persia.
People
Martaz + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Martaz as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Martaz: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Martaz?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Martaz 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Martaz a common name?
We classify Martaz as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Martaz most popular?
The single biggest year for Martaz was 1993, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Martaz is about 32 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 Martaz in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Martaz a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Martaz 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 Martaz still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Martaz 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 Martaz 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 have Martaz as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Martaz, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.