Find out how popular the first name Marte has been for the last 44 years (from 1974 to 2017) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Marte by gender

Based on the last 44 years of data, Marte is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 91% of people named Marte being male.

For the most recent data in 2017, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Marte.

The history of the first name Marte

The name Marte originates from the Latin language and is derived from the Roman god of war, Mars. It is believed to have been in use as a given name since ancient Roman times, possibly as early as the 8th century BCE.

Marte is the Italian and Spanish form of the name, while Mars is the French and English form. It is also found in various other languages and cultures, such as Portuguese (Marte) and Romanian (Marte).

In ancient Roman mythology, Mars was the god of war and one of the most important deities. He was considered the protector of Rome and the father of Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of the city. The name was likely given to boys in hopes of bestowing upon them the strength and courage associated with the god.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Marte is Marte Simonetta, an Italian Renaissance poet and scholar who lived from 1425 to 1492. Another notable figure was Marte Bonavita, an Italian painter and architect from the 16th century.

In the 17th century, Marte Valesio was an Italian composer and organist who lived from 1595 to 1667. During the same period, Marte Loredano was a Venetian nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the Cretan War against the Ottoman Empire.

In the 19th century, Marte Schmitz was a German artist and painter known for his landscapes and genre scenes, born in 1835 and died in 1904.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Marte, reflecting its enduring presence across various cultures and time periods.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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