Find out how popular the first name Martine has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Martine by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Martine is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 83% of people named Martine being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 9 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Martine.

The history of the first name Martine

Martine is a French feminine given name derived from the ancient Roman family name Martinus. The name Martinus is derived from the name of the Roman god Mars, the god of war. It is believed that Martine and its variations originally referred to a female child dedicated to or born under the auspices of Mars.

The name Martine first appeared in French records in the 5th century CE. It gained popularity across Europe during the Middle Ages, particularly in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. The earliest recorded bearer of the name was Saint Martine of Arles, a 5th-century Christian martyr venerated in France.

In the 9th century, Martine de Bellesme was a French noblewoman and the wife of Roger de Montgommery, one of William the Conqueror's principal counselors. She played a significant role in the Norman conquest of England in 1066.

During the Renaissance, Martine de Bertereau (1590-1642) was a French noblewoman and writer known for her love poetry and her romantic involvement with the poet Théophile de Viau.

In the 18th century, Martine Gabrielle de Polastron (1749-1793) was a French aristocrat and one of the closest friends of Queen Marie Antoinette. She was guillotined during the French Revolution.

In the 20th century, Martine Carol (1920-1967) was a famous French actress and singer who appeared in over 40 films during the 1940s and 1950s. She was known for her sultry on-screen persona and was considered a French sex symbol of her time.

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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