Declining since 1997, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Martavious since 1983
Babies named Martavious per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 99 |
| 1990s | 436 |
| 2000s | 476 |
| 2010s | 237 |
| 2020s | 80 |
Meaning & origin
First recorded in 1983, Martavious is a modern American creation that saw its peak popularity in 1998, when it reached its highest rank. Since 1997, however, its usage has been in steady decline: by 2025 the name had fallen to rank 7194, with an estimated incidence of just 1 in 155,280 male births. The name's structure, combining familiar sounds (Mar- from names like Marcus or Martin) with the ornate suffix -ious (as in Octavius), reflects late-20th-century naming fashion. It has never been common enough to appear among any state's top names, but it remains a distinctive choice within the African American community where blended, invented names have cultural resonance.
Martavious is a modern American invention, first recorded in the 1980s. It appears to be a blend of the Latin-derived names Marcus or Martin, meaning 'dedicated to Mars' or 'warlike,' with the ornamental suffix -ious, which echoes the sound of classical names like Octavius. The name gained modest usage in the 1990s, particularly among African American families, but remains uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tay, Tavius, Marty
Variants: Martavius, Martavio
Sibling names for Martavious
Names that share Martavious's style, for a brother or sister.
