Total births
406
Girls' name · since 1968
Martisha
Martisha has 406 recorded births since 1968 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1985 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 406
- total births
- 1968–2003
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
Martisha sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 406 recorded since 1968.
Social Security Administration records show Martisha recorded 406 times among girls since 1968, 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 1968 to 2003.
- 406 total births
- 1968–2003 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
406 girls have been named Martisha since 1968, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2003.
- 406
- total births
- 1968–2003
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Martisha was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
22 babies were named Martisha in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Martisha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Martisha's SSA record in two at 1985 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1968, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1985 peak of 22, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Martisha at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1968
Martisha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–2003
- Peak year (1985)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Martisha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Martisha's strongest decade.
150 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Martisha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s
1970s
114 births
- 1980s
1980s
150 births
- 1990s
1990s
120 births
- 2000s 17
2000s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 150 births (37% of all-time use).
Martisha by state
Where Martisha concentrates geographically, total births since 1968
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 1.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 1.2% |
California share of Martisha's total US births 1.2%
Even split
5 of 406 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Martisha? ▼
Martisha has been given to 406 babies in the U.S. since 1968, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2003. 22 babies were born in 1985, its single highest year.
When was Martisha most popular? ▼
Martisha was most popular in the 1980s decade with 150 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
Where is Martisha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Martisha are California (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Martisha been used? ▼
Martisha has been recorded in Social Security data since 1968, spanning 36 years of data through 2003.
What names are similar to Martisha? ▼
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 Martisha's data
- Martisha's decade-level peak was the 1980s (150 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Martishas (5 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 Martisha
Nearby Names Like Martisha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Martisha
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 Martisha side by side: Martisha vs Mary Martisha vs Margaret Martisha vs Maria
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, 1968–2003 (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. "Martisha: Baby Name Since 1968 - 406 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/martisha. 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 Martisha 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.