Martell
Meaninghammer · French
- US rank
- #7,194
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #811 in 1986
11 babies were named Martell in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,214 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1917–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Martell you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 156,250 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Martell, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Martell would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMartell first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1986, when it ranked #811. Today it's #7,194, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowMartell was 3.6× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 43,668 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 156,250.
- TrendMartell has slipped 1,214 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,194. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn French, Martell means “hammer”. Our records link it to English and German roots.
About the name Martell
Martell is a boy name of English and German origin meaning “hammer”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ell”. US birth records list Martell for boys from 1917 to 2025, in 86 of those 109 years. Its best year was 1986, when it ranked #811 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,194, with 11 babies.
Origin:English namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 4.5 | 222,222 boys |
| 1920s | 3.6 | 275,482 boys |
| 1930s | 3.7 | 268,097 boys |
| 1940s | 1.4 | 704,225 boys |
| 1950s | 1.5 | 662,252 boys |
| 1960s | 1.6 | 628,931 boys |
| 1970s | 6.5 | 153,374 boys |
| 1980s | 47 | 21,445 boys |
| 1990s | 36 | 28,137 boys |
| 2000s | 18 | 54,083 boys |
| 2010s | 17 | 57,637 boys |
| 2020s | 8.4 | 119,522 boys |
Other spellings of Martell
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Martell
What does the name Martell mean?
Martell means “hammer” in French.
What is the origin of the name Martell?
Martell has English, German roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Martell a boy or girl name?
Martell is a boy name.
How popular is the name Martell?
Martell ranked #7,194 for US boys in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 1986 (#811).