Martiana
A feminine name derived from Mars, the Roman god of war.
Name Census estimates that about 49 living Americans carry the first name Martiana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Martiana today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Martiana births was 2001 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Martiana. 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 Martiana. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
49
~ 1 in 6,994,986 Americans
Peak year
2001
7 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2009 SSA rank
#19,171
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Martiana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Martiana from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 34 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Martiana 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 Martiana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Martiana
The name Martiana is a feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman name Martianus, which in turn is derived from the name of the Roman god of war, Mars. The name likely emerged during the Roman era, although its exact origins are unclear.
In ancient Roman culture, the name Martianus was associated with strength, courage, and military prowess, reflecting the attributes of the god Mars. It was a popular name among Roman soldiers and those with connections to the military or martial arts.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Martiana can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus, who mentioned a woman named Martiana living during the 1st century AD. However, details about her life and significance are scarce.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Martiana. One of the most prominent was Martiana of Ravenna, a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD. She was executed for her religious beliefs during the persecution of Christians under the Roman Emperor Diocletian.
Another notable Martiana was Martiana of Antioch, a 5th-century Christian saint and martyr. She was born in Antioch (modern-day Turkey) and suffered martyrdom during the reign of Emperor Theodosius II for refusing to renounce her Christian faith.
In the 9th century, there was a Byzantine princess named Martiana, the daughter of Emperor Basil I the Macedonian. She played an important role in the political intrigues of the Byzantine court during her father's reign.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure named Martiana Giustiniani lived in Venice in the 15th century. She was a member of the influential Giustiniani family and is remembered for her contributions to the arts and patronage of artists.
In the 17th century, Martiana Bianchi was an Italian painter and engraver active in the city of Bologna. She gained recognition for her religious paintings and engravings, which were highly regarded during her lifetime.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Martiana, showcasing its rich cultural heritage and connections to various historical periods and contexts.
People
Martiana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Martiana 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
Martiana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Martiana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 49 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Martiana 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 6,994,986 US residents.
Is Martiana a common name?
We classify Martiana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 54% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 50 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Martiana most popular?
The single biggest year for Martiana was 2001, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Martiana is about 25 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 Martiana in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Martiana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Martiana in the SSA data are female. 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 Martiana still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Martiana 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 Martiana 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 named Martiana?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Martiana, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.