Martrell
An Anglicization of the Spanish masculine name Martín; French form of Martin.
Name Census estimates that about 538 living Americans carry the first name Martrell. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Martrell today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Martrell births was 1989 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Martrell. 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.
People living today
538
~ 1 in 637,090 Americans
Peak year
1989
23 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,522
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Martrell: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Martrell from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 148 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Martrell 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 Martrell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Martrells live
Origin
Meaning and history of Martrell
The name Martrell is believed to have originated from the Latin name Martellus, which was a diminutive form of the Roman name Martius. Martius was derived from the Latin word "mars," which was the name of the Roman god of war. The name Martrell, therefore, has its roots in ancient Roman culture and mythology.
In the Middle Ages, the name Martrell was used primarily in various regions of Europe, particularly in France and Italy. It was often spelled as Martel or Martello, and was sometimes used as a surname as well as a given name. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name was Martel, a Frankish military leader who defeated the Umayyad Caliphate at the Battle of Tours in 732 AD, earning him the nickname "The Hammer" (Martel means "little hammer" in French).
During the Renaissance period, the name Martrell gained further popularity, particularly in Italy. One notable figure from this time was Martrell Palmieri, an Italian humanist scholar and diplomat who lived from 1406 to 1475. Another notable individual was Martrell Ficino, an Italian philosopher and scholar who lived from 1433 to 1499 and played a significant role in reviving interest in Platonic philosophy during the Renaissance.
In the 16th century, the name Martrell was also used in England, although it was less common than in other parts of Europe. One example from this period was Martrell Frampton, an English clergyman and author who lived from 1558 to 1627.
In the 18th century, the name Martrell was used in various parts of Europe, including France and Germany. One notable figure from this time was Martrell Foubert, a French fencing master who lived from 1680 to 1757 and was renowned for his skill and innovative techniques.
While the name Martrell has been used throughout history in various cultures and regions, it has remained relatively uncommon compared to other names derived from the same Latin root. However, its connection to ancient Roman mythology and its use by notable figures in various fields throughout history have contributed to its enduring legacy as a unique and distinctive name.
People
Martrell + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Martrell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Martrell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 538 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Martrell 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 637,090 US residents.
Is Martrell a common name?
We classify Martrell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 550 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Martrell most popular?
The single biggest year for Martrell was 1989, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Martrell is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Martrell a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Martrell 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.
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.