Martinez

Boy name

Martinez has been given to 1,161 babies in the U.S. since 1941. It peaked in 1990.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,161

Peak year

1990 (41 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1941

10-year trend

▲ +20%

Gender split

2% girls / 98% boys

Names one letter away from Martinez — alternate spellings parents actually use.

3,018 babies since 1894

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Martinez.

1,160 babies since 1959

1,165 babies since 1951

1,165 babies since 1974

1,155 babies since 1970

1,170 babies since 1935

1,171 babies since 1979

1,171 babies since 1989

1,150 babies since 1976

How popular is the name Martinez?

Martinez has been given to 1,161 babies in the U.S. since 1941. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Martinez peak?

Martinez peaked in 1990, when 41 babies were given the name.

Is Martinez a girl or boy name?

Martinez is primarily a boy name (98% of babies named Martinez are boys).

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