Martha
Female name · ↓ Falling
276,032
Total Births
1947
Peak Year
#673
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Martha
Martha is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1940s with significant usage. Approximately 276,032 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 23,897 births |
| 1890s | 22,142 births |
| 1900s | 21,673 births |
| 1910s | 30,814 births |
| 1920s | 36,521 births |
| 1930s | 33,156 births |
| 1940s | 38,614 births |
| 1950s | 33,604 births |
| 1960s | 16,135 births |
| 1970s | 7,072 births |
| 1980s | 5,029 births |
| 1990s | 3,705 births |
| 2000s | 2,247 births |
| 2010s | 1,023 births |
| 2020s | 400 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Martha?
Martha has been given to 276,032 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1947 with 4,373 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #673.
Is Martha a boy or girl name?
Martha is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Martha most popular?
Martha was most popular in 1947, when 4,373 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Martha?
Martha first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).