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Martell

Boy

Meaning of Martell: French: 'hammer'

Martell is a boy's name most strongly associated with French naming. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 7061st most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#7061

11 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

2,666

First recorded 1915 · peak 1986

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 22 babies1982: 71 babies1983: 117 babies1984: 95 babies1985: 117 babies1986: 124 babies1987: 110 babies1988: 104 babies1989: 105 babies1990: 117 babies19901991: 106 babies1992: 85 babies1993: 71 babies1994: 59 babies1995: 62 babies1996: 54 babies1997: 43 babies1998: 56 babies1999: 45 babies2000: 45 babies20002001: 31 babies2002: 36 babies2003: 27 babies2004: 35 babies2005: 40 babies2006: 46 babies2007: 33 babies2008: 34 babies2009: 42 babies2010: 43 babies20102011: 31 babies2012: 36 babies2013: 43 babies2014: 33 babies2015: 30 babies2016: 31 babies2017: 34 babies2018: 23 babies2019: 23 babies2020: 14 babies20202021: 17 babies2022: 19 babies2023: 13 babies2024: 13 babies2025: 11 babies
US babies named Martell per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 124.

Gender split

99% boys · 1% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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