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Martinez

Boy

Meaning of Martinez: Spanish: 'son of Martin'

Martinez is a boy's name most strongly associated with Spanish naming. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 10582nd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#10582

6 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

1,161

First recorded 1941 · peak 1990

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 14 babies1982: 26 babies1983: 20 babies1984: 17 babies1985: 26 babies1986: 26 babies1987: 23 babies1988: 32 babies1989: 23 babies1990: 41 babies19901991: 36 babies1992: 39 babies1993: 34 babies1994: 19 babies1995: 18 babies1996: 26 babies1997: 22 babies1998: 18 babies1999: 16 babies2000: 24 babies20002001: 14 babies2002: 12 babies2003: 14 babies2004: 17 babies2005: 15 babies2006: 9 babies2007: 10 babies2008: 9 babies2009: 5 babies2010: 9 babies20102011: 7 babies2012: 11 babies2013: 0 babies2014: 10 babies2015: 5 babies2016: 9 babies2017: 0 babies2018: 13 babies2019: 10 babies2020: 6 babies20202021: 6 babies2022: 5 babies2023: 0 babies2024: 0 babies2025: 6 babies
US babies named Martinez per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 41.

Gender split

98% boys · 2% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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