boys' name · peaked 1992

Martez

Every Martez since 1956 — 4,103 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#4,976
among boys
Babies in 2025
20
named Martez
Peak year
1992
181 babies
All-time total
4,103
since 1956

The story of Martez

Martez is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,976 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1956, 4,103 American babies have been named Martez. Its peak came in 1992, when 181 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Martez stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Martez year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 20 #4,976
2024 31 #3,658
2023 23 #4,558
2022 40 #3,084
2021 44 #2,845
2020 35 #3,247
2019 36 #3,236
2018 56 #2,375
2017 58 #2,288
2016 59 #2,267
2015 54 #2,402
2014 54 #2,391
2013 76 #1,873
2012 81 #1,826
2011 97 #1,594
2010 80 #1,825
2009 77 #1,880
2008 79 #1,856
2007 85 #1,754
2006 94 #1,571
2005 100 #1,468
2004 78 #1,667
2003 75 #1,663
2002 98 #1,353
2001 86 #1,448
2000 97 #1,329
1995 98 #1,168
1990 168 #784
1985 87 #980
1980 43 #1,459
1975 34 #1,552
1970 9 #3,435
1965 5 #4,254
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Martez in 2025?

Martez ranked #4,976 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Martez?

4,103 babies have been named Martez in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Martez most popular?

Martez peaked in 1992, when 181 newborns received the name.

Is Martez a boy or girl name?

Martez is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Martez rising or falling?

Martez is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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