Total births
460
Girls' name · since 1972
Martinique
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 460 babies named Martinique, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 460
- total births
- 1972–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
460 girls have been named Martinique since 1972, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Martinique recorded 460 times among girls since 1972, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2007.
- 460 total births
- 1972–2007 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
460 girls have been named Martinique since 1972, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2007.
- 460
- total births
- 1972–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Martinique was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
36 babies were named Martinique in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Martinique's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Martinique's SSA record in two at 1990 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2006, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1977 peak of 36, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Martinique at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Martinique popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2007
- Peak year (1977)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Martinique by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Martinique's strongest decade.
157 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Martinique births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
99 births
- 1980s
1980s
157 births
- 1990s
1990s
155 births
- 2000s 49
2000s
49 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 157 births (34% of all-time use).
Martinique by state
Where Martinique concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 22 | 4.8% |
| #2 | New York | | 13 | 2.8% |
California share of Martinique's total US births 4.8%
Even split
22 of 460 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Martinique? ▼
460 babies have been named Martinique since 1972. It was last recorded in 2007. The peak year was 1977 with 36 births.
When was Martinique most popular? ▼
Martinique was most popular in the 1980s decade with 157 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Martinique most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Martinique are California (22 births), New York (13 births).
How long has the name Martinique been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Martinique since 1972 -- 36 years through the most recent 2007 data.
What names are similar to Martinique? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mary, Margaret, Maria, Martha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Martinique's data
- Martinique's decade-level peak was the 1980s (157 total births); usage has since declined to 49 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Martiniques (22 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 Martinique
Nearby Names Like Martinique
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Martinique
Mary Girl
#131 4,141,481 births
Margaret Girl
#119 1,264,774 births
Maria Girl
#74 566,111 births
Martha Girl
#666 551,741 births
Marie Girl
#632 540,077 births
Compare Martinique side by side: Martinique vs Mary Martinique vs Margaret Martinique vs Maria
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1972–2007 (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. "Martinique: Baby Name Since 1972 - 460 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/martinique. 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 Martinique 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 June 2026.