Martel Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
99% Masculine / 1% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from Old French, Martel means 'warlike' and conveys strength and bravery.
Meaning of the Name Martel
Martel is a name of English origin that is derived from the Old French word 'martel', meaning 'warlike'. It is believed to be a surname turned into a given name. The name Martel carries the connotation of strength, bravery, and leadership. It is associated with the famous Frankish ruler Charles Martel, who halted the advance of the Islamic Moors in the Battle of Tours in the 8th century.
Popularity of the Name Martel
The popularity for the name Martel peaked in popularity in the year 1991 with 72 births, which ranked number 3,257 out of 23,083 unique names for that year. Martel had the most female births in 1973 with 5, which ranked number 8,421 out of 9,807 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1991 with 72, which ranked number 1,325 out of 9,647 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Martel has declined sharply over the last ten years from 16 births to 10 births, a decline of -37.50%. Among males, Martel has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 16 births to 10 births, a decline of -37.50%.
Nationwide Popularity of Martel
- 20 Year Trend of Martel: -65.52%
- 10 Year Trend of Martel: -37.50%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Martel: -37.50%
Popularity of Martel by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Martel. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Martel in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Martel is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Martel
- Total Births of Martel: 10 (-4.59%)
- Male Births of Martel: 10 (-4.59%)
Given the downward trend of Martel over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -4.59% decrease in total births, for a total of 10 births in 2024. Male births for Martel have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 10 male births in 2024, a decrease of -4.59%.