Declining since 2008, #6,143 for boys today.
Popularity of Martino since 1959
Babies named Martino per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 7 |
| 1960s | 51 |
| 1970s | 112 |
| 1980s | 117 |
| 1990s | 163 |
| 2000s | 145 |
| 2010s | 116 |
| 2020s | 54 |
Meaning & origin
Martino, first recorded in the United States in 1959, is the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of Martin. The name has never been common in the U.S., with a peak rank of 6,143 in the latest data from 2025, where approximately 1 in 122,005 boys received the name. Its popularity reached its highest point in 2008, after which it has been on a downward trajectory. Despite its rarity, Martino carries the weight of Roman and Christian heritage, evoking the warrior god Mars and the beloved Saint Martin of Tours. The name is predominantly found in Italian-American communities and has seen limited use in other states. Its classic, melodic sound fits well with other Italian names like Matteo and Gianna.
Martino is the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of Martinus, a Roman name derived from Mars, the god of war. The name was widely used throughout Christian Europe due to the popularity of Saint Martin of Tours. In Italy, it has been in continuous use since the Middle Ages.
“Martino” around the world
Where Martino lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Marti, Tino, Mart, Nino
Sibling names for Martino
Names that share Martino's style, for a brother or sister.
