Martinique
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 4
- Peak
- #2,423 in 1977
0 babies were named Martinique in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1972–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryMartinique first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1977, when it reached #2,423.
About the name Martinique
Martinique is a gender-neutral name of Welsh origin. It has 10 letters and 4 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-que”. US birth records list Martinique for girls from 1972 to 2007, in 31 of those 36 years. Its best year was 1977, when it ranked #2,423 among girl names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2007, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:Welsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.1 | 123,457 girls |
| 1980s | 9.1 | 109,529 girls |
| 1990s | 8.6 | 116,686 girls |
| 2000s | 3.3 | 299,625 girls |
More Welsh names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Dylan · great tide
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Girl name: Cecilia · blind
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Evan · God is gracious
Questions about the name Martinique
What is the origin of the name Martinique?
Martinique has Welsh roots in our records. Other Welsh names include Owen, Dylan, Rowan.
Is Martinique a boy or girl name?
Both. Martinique is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Martinique?
Martinique is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2007. It peaked at #2,423 in 1977.