Marthony
A masculine name derived from the given name Martin, meaning "warlike" or "martial".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Marthony. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Marthony today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Marthony births was 1994 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Marthony. 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 Marthony. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1994
6 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
1994 SSA rank
#8,413
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Marthony: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Marthony 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 Marthony 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 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Marthony
The name Marthony has its roots in the ancient Greek language, originating from a combination of the words "martys" (meaning witness or martyr) and "onos" (meaning donkey or ass). This unusual blend of words suggests a connection to stories or legends involving martyrdom and donkeys, although the exact origins remain unclear.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Marthony can be traced back to the 5th century AD, where it was mentioned in a Greek manuscript detailing the lives of early Christian saints. The manuscript referred to a Saint Marthony, a devout follower who was said to have carried out his missionary work while traveling on a donkey. However, the historical accuracy of this account is questionable, and it may have been a symbolic or allegorical tale.
In the 9th century, a Byzantine scholar named Marthony of Constantinople gained recognition for his work on translating and preserving ancient Greek texts. His efforts played a crucial role in preserving the literary heritage of the ancient world during a time when many works were at risk of being lost.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure named Marthony Donatello (1386-1466) emerged as a renowned Italian sculptor and artist. He is credited with creating some of the most iconic Renaissance sculptures, including the famous bronze statue of David, which is now housed in the Bargello Museum in Florence.
In the 18th century, a French explorer and naturalist named Marthony Bougainville (1729-1811) embarked on a circumnavigation of the globe. His expedition was the first French voyage around the world, and his detailed accounts of the journey greatly contributed to the field of natural history and geography.
Another prominent figure bearing the name Marthony was the American author and poet Marthony Longfellow (1807-1882). He is best known for his works such as "The Song of Hiawatha" and "Paul Revere's Ride," which became iconic pieces of American literature and helped shape the nation's cultural identity.
While the name Marthony may seem unusual and rare in modern times, its historical roots and the notable individuals who carried it throughout the centuries have left an indelible mark on various fields, ranging from art and literature to exploration and scholarship.
People
Marthony + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Marthony as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Marthony: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Marthony?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Marthony 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Marthony a common name?
We classify Marthony as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Marthony most popular?
The single biggest year for Marthony was 1994, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Marthony is about 31 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 Marthony in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Marthony a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Marthony 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 Marthony still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Marthony 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 Marthony 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 Marthony as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.