Declining since 1991, #4,857 for boys today.
Popularity of Martez since 1956
Babies named Martez per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 38 |
| 1970s | 277 |
| 1980s | 789 |
| 1990s | 1,275 |
| 2000s | 869 |
| 2010s | 651 |
| 2020s | 193 |
Meaning & origin
Martez is a modern American name that first appeared in birth records in 1956. It reached its peak popularity in 1992, ranking higher than in any year before or since. Since 1991, its usage has been on a downward trajectory, with the most recent data from 2025 showing a rank of 4,857 and a frequency of 1 in 85,404 births. The name is a product of 20th-century American naming creativity, likely influenced by the Spanish patronymic Martinez or crafted from fashionable name elements. Despite its decline from peak popularity, Martez remains in use across the United States, though it has not been associated with any specific top states in recent data.
Martez is a modern American name that first appeared in the mid-20th century. It may have been coined as a unique variation of the Spanish surname Martinez, or as a combination of the popular prefix 'Mar-' with a fashionable '-tez' ending. Its usage has been predominantly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mart, Tez
Sibling names for Martez
Names that share Martez's style, for a brother or sister.
