Declining since 1991, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Martinez since 1941
Babies named Martinez per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 98 |
| 1960s | 116 |
| 1970s | 192 |
| 1980s | 230 |
| 1990s | 264 |
| 2000s | 129 |
| 2010s | 74 |
| 2020s | 23 |
Meaning & origin
Martinez is a Spanish patronymic surname that has seen limited use as a first name in the United States. First recorded as a given name in 1941, it is most commonly a boy's name. Its peak popularity occurred in 1990, though it has been declining since 1991. In 2025, the name ranked 10,695th, with approximately 1 in 284,679 newborns receiving it. While not common, Martinez follows the tradition of using surnames as first names, particularly those with strong cultural ties.
Martinez is a Spanish patronymic surname meaning 'son of Martin'. The given name Martin derives from the Latin 'Martinus', a derivative of 'Mars', the Roman god of war. As a first name, Martinez is rare, reflecting a broader trend of using surnames as given names, particularly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Marti, Tin, Marty
Variants: Martínez
Sibling names for Martinez
Names that share Martinez's style, for a brother or sister.
