Martinez
Boy name · French · Latin · Spanish
Meaningson of Martin · Spanish
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,704 in 1975
6 babies were named Martinez in the US in 2025. It has dropped 90 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1941–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Martinez you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Martinez, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Martinez would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMartinez first shows up in US birth records in 1941, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 84 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1975, when it ranked #1,704. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowMartinez was 3.5× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 81,967 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 285,714.
- TrendMartinez has slipped 90 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,695. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Martinez means “son of Martin”. Our records link it to French, Latin and Spanish roots.
About the name Martinez
Martinez is a boy name of French, Latin and Spanish origin meaning “son of Martin”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-nez”. US birth records list Martinez for boys from 1941 to 2025, in 71 of those 85 years. Its best year was 1975, when it ranked #1,704 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:French namesLatin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0.5 | 1,836,735 boys |
| 1950s | 4.7 | 211,864 boys |
| 1960s | 6.1 | 163,399 boys |
| 1970s | 12 | 85,179 boys |
| 1980s | 12 | 80,451 boys |
| 1990s | 13 | 74,349 boys |
| 2000s | 6.5 | 154,083 boys |
| 2010s | 4.0 | 253,165 boys |
| 2020s | 2.2 | 451,128 boys |
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- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
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Questions about the name Martinez
What does the name Martinez mean?
Martinez means “son of Martin” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Martinez?
Martinez has French, Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Martinez a boy or girl name?
Martinez is a boy name.
How popular is the name Martinez?
Martinez ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1975 (#1,704).