Total births
1,039
Boys' name · since 1880
Mart
Since 1880, U.S. Social Security records show 1,039 babies named Mart, peaking in 1958. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,039
- total births
- 1880–2006
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 17%
- born in that decade
1,039 boys have been named Mart since 1880, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Mart recorded 1,039 times among boys since 1880, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 2006.
- 1,039 total births
- 1880–2006 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 17% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,039 boys have been named Mart since 1880, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2006.
- 1,039
- total births
- 1880–2006
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 17%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
17% of everyone ever named Mart was born in this single decade.
1958
Single peak year
28 babies were named Mart in 1958 - its busiest year on record.
Mart's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mart's SSA record in two at 1940 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1887, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1958 peak of 28, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mart at a glance
Last recorded 2006Peak year
1958
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1880
Mart popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–2006
- Peak year (1958)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 127 years of records
Mart by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Mart's strongest decade.
180 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 17% of all-time use.
Mart births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 47
1880s
47 births
- 1890s 55
1890s
55 births
- 1900s 24
1900s
24 births
- 1910s
1910s
93 births
- 1920s
1920s
151 births
- 1930s
1930s
95 births
- 1940s
1940s
102 births
- 1950s
1950s
180 births
- 1960s
1960s
153 births
- 1970s
1970s
91 births
- 1980s 37
1980s
37 births
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 180 births (17% of all-time use).
How Mart compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Mart's total volume
Mart vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Mart by state
Where Mart concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 12 | 1.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #3 | Oklahoma | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Mart's total US births 1.2%
Even split
12 of 1,039 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mart? ▼
Mart has been given to 1,039 babies in the U.S. since 1880, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2006. 28 babies were born in 1958, its single highest year.
When was Mart most popular? ▼
Mart was most popular in the 1950s decade with 180 total births. The single peak year was 1958.
Where is Mart most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mart are California (12 births), Texas (10 births), Oklahoma (5 births).
How long has the name Mart been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Mart since 1880 -- 127 years through the most recent 2006 data.
What names are similar to Mart? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mark, Martin, Marvin, Marcus, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Mart's data
- Mart's decade-level peak was the 1950s (180 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Marts (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Mart
Nearby Names Like Mart
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mart
Mark Boy
#244 1,362,176 births
Martin Boy
#307 315,561 births
Marvin Boy
#671 254,192 births
Marcus Boy
#256 241,657 births
Mario Boy
#398 151,310 births
Compare Mart side by side: Mart vs Mark Mart vs Martin Mart vs Marvin
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1880–2006 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Mart: Baby Name Since 1880 - 1,039 Births, Peak 1958." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mart. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Mart draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.