Martine
A female given name, masculine equivalent Martin, equivalent to English Martina.
Every Martine since 1894 — 3,018 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Martine
Martine is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,556 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1894, 3,018 American babies have been named Martine — about 90% girls and 10% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1981, when 214 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Martine stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Martine 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 | 8 | #11,556 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,867 | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | #16,860 | 5 | #13,634 |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | 10 | #10,017 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 5 | #13,434 |
| 2017 | 9 | #11,292 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,199 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 8 | #13,010 | 5 | #13,509 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,294 | — | — |
| 2010 | 5 | #18,853 | — | — |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,205 | — | — |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,837 | 6 | #12,042 |
| 2007 | — | — | 8 | #9,444 |
| 2006 | 17 | #7,374 | — | — |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,593 | 8 | #8,818 |
| 2004 | 19 | #6,414 | — | — |
| 2003 | 6 | #15,080 | 8 | #8,342 |
| 2002 | 17 | #6,584 | 7 | #9,051 |
| 2001 | 19 | #5,991 | 5 | #11,697 |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,432 | 11 | #6,181 |
| 1995 | 26 | #4,057 | 11 | #5,387 |
| 1990 | 35 | #3,200 | 13 | #4,323 |
| 1985 | 49 | #2,155 | — | — |
| 1980 | 46 | #2,205 | 9 | #4,374 |
| 1975 | 27 | #2,781 | 9 | #3,831 |
| 1970 | 52 | #1,748 | — | — |
| 1965 | 47 | #1,649 | 5 | #4,255 |
| 1960 | 54 | #1,515 | — | — |
| 1955 | 13 | #3,322 | — | — |
| 1950 | 18 | #2,401 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,805 | — | — |
| 1935 | 6 | #4,067 | — | — |
| 1930 | 12 | #2,639 | — | — |
| 1925 | 6 | #4,767 | — | — |
| 1920 | 11 | #3,034 | — | — |
| 1915 | 16 | #2,018 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Martine
- Martine Carol Actor · 1920–1967
- Martine Beswick Actor · b. 1941
- Martine Aubry Politician · b. 1950
- Martine McCutcheon Singer · b. 1976
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Martine mean?
A female given name, masculine equivalent Martin, equivalent to English Martina.
How popular is the name Martine in 2025?
Martine ranked #11,556 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Martine?
3,018 babies have been named Martine in the United States since 1894, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Martine most popular?
Martine peaked in 1981, when 214 newborns received the name.
Is Martine a boy or girl name?
Martine is used for both: about 90% of babies named Martine have been girls and 10% boys.
Is the name Martine rising or falling?
Martine is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Martine?
Well-known people named Martine include Martine Carol (actor), Martine Beswick (actor), Martine Aubry (politician).