Total births
812
Boys' name · since 1982
Martavius
Since 1982, U.S. Social Security records show 812 babies named Martavius, peaking in 1996. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7945
- among boys today
- 812
- born since 1982
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 44%
- more common than other boys
Martavius currently ranks #7945 among boys' names in America, with 812 babies recorded since 1982.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Martavius has been recorded 812 times among boys since 1982, currently ranked #7945 nationally and more common than 44% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1982 to 2025.
- #7945 among boys today
- 812 born since 1982
- 1990s peak decade
- 44% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Martavius is currently the #7945 boys' name in America, more common than 44% of boys - 812 born since 1982, peaking in the 1990s.
- #7945
- among boys today
- 812
- born since 1982
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 44%
- more common than other boys
Martavius vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7945
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 44% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Martavius was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
41 babies were named Martavius in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
How Martavius compares
812 Top 34% higher than 66% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Martavius's all-time total is 121% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Martavius | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 812 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 41 | 23 | 22,252 |
Martavius's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Martavius's SSA record in two at 2004 and the more recent half accounts for 37% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 63%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2022, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1996 peak of 41, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Martavius at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1996
Current rank
#7,945
Active since
1982
Martavius popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–2025
- Peak year (1996)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Martavius by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Martavius's strongest decade.
322 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Martavius births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 96
1980s
96 births
- 1990s
1990s
322 births
- 2000s
2000s
223 births
- 2010s 116
2010s
116 births
- 2020s 55
2020s
55 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 322 births (40% of all-time use).
How Martavius 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 Martavius's total volume
Martavius vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Martavius by state
Where Martavius concentrates geographically, total births since 1982
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tennessee | | 129 | 15.9% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 64 | 7.9% |
| #3 | Mississippi | | 43 | 5.3% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 22 | 2.7% |
Tennessee share of Martavius's total US births 15.9%
Even split
129 of 812 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Martavius? ▼
812 babies have been named Martavius since 1982. It currently ranks #7945 among boys. The peak year was 1996 with 41 births.
When was Martavius most popular? ▼
Martavius was most popular in the 1990s decade with 322 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
Where is Martavius most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Martavius are Tennessee (129 births), Georgia (64 births), Mississippi (43 births).
How long has the name Martavius been used? ▼
Records for Martavius go back to 1982, giving 44 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Martavius? ▼
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 Martavius's data
- Martavius's decade-level peak was the 1990s (322 total births); usage has since declined to 55 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Tennessee records the most Martaviuss (129 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Tennessee 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 Martavius
Nearby Names Like Martavius
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Martavius
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 Martavius side by side: Martavius vs Mark Martavius vs Martin Martavius vs Marvin
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Martavius
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, 1982–2025 (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. "Martavius: #7945 Boys' Name - 812 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/martavius. 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 Martavius 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.