Martell

Martell - A very unique male name



  Nov 15,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Martell at a glance

Martell is ranked #4187 among boy baby names in 2023, with 5 births in 2023. It peaked in 1985 at #784 and first appeared on the charts in 1978.

Rank in 2023
#4187
Births in 2023
5
Peak year
1985 (#784)
First appeared
1978
Trend
#3082 in 2018 → #4187 in 2023 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 292,965 boys
Visitor rating
1.0/5 (2 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Martell appeared on the charts for the first time in 1978 on position #2223. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Martell and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Martell? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Martell. The baby boy name Martell was given to 5 baby boys in 2023, ranking #4187 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 292,965 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Martell peaked in popularity 41 years ago in 1985 on position 784.



Famous with this name

Jaeden Martell
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Philip Martell


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Rating: 1.0/5 (2 recent votes)


Martell is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Martell is currently topping the baby name charts in Michigan at position #1,218 - and is the least popular in Michigan at position #1,218.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Martell is where you live.


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Martell origin and meaning

Martell is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Martell, pop culture references for the name Martell and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Martell

We've found the following names that sound similar to Martell, sorted by popularity.

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Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20234187
20203966
20193575
20183082
20173165
20163382
20152801
20144224
20132275
20122824
20112547
20102397
20092792
20082662
20062285
20052502
20042793
20033843
20022390
20013725
20001888
19991886
19981419
19971812
19961576
19951288
19941428
19931166
19921109
19911008
1990908
1989979
1988937
1987836
1986806
1985784
1984924
1983812
1982975
19782223

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Michigan1218

Even more about Martell


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Martell a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Martell?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1985
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Martell
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 292,965
Letter count 7
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1978
2023 births +5

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