Total births
561
Boys' name · since 1974
Martrell
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 561 babies named Martrell, peaking in 1989. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9192
- among boys today
- 561
- born since 1974
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 36%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Martrell is the #9192 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 561 recorded since 1974.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Martrell has been recorded 561 times among boys since 1974, currently ranked #9192 nationally and more common than 36% 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 1974 to 2025.
- #9192 among boys today
- 561 born since 1974
- 1990s peak decade
- 36% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Martrell is currently the #9192 boys' name in America, more common than 36% of boys - 561 born since 1974, peaking in the 1990s.
- #9192
- among boys today
- 561
- born since 1974
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 36%
- more common than other boys
Martrell vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9192
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 36% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Martrell was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
23 babies were named Martrell in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
How Martrell compares
561 Top 41% higher than 59% 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
Martrell's all-time total is 53% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Martrell | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 561 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 23 | 23 | 22,252 |
Martrell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Martrell's SSA record in two at 2002 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1977, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1989 peak of 23, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Martrell at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1989
Current rank
#9,192
Active since
1974
Martrell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2025
- Peak year (1989)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Martrell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Martrell's strongest decade.
148 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Martrell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 16
1970s
16 births
- 1980s
1980s
101 births
- 1990s
1990s
148 births
- 2000s
2000s
144 births
- 2010s
2010s
110 births
- 2020s 42
2020s
42 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 148 births (26% of all-time use).
How Martrell 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 Martrell's total volume
Martrell vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Martrell by state
Where Martrell concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 48 | 8.6% |
Illinois share of Martrell's total US births 8.6%
48 of 561 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Martrell? ▼
Martrell has been given to 561 babies in the U.S. since 1974, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #9192 as of the latest data. 23 babies were born in 1989, its single highest year.
When was Martrell most popular? ▼
Martrell was most popular in the 1990s decade with 148 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Martrell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Martrell are Illinois (48 births).
How long has the name Martrell been used? ▼
Martrell has been recorded in Social Security data since 1974, spanning 52 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Martrell? ▼
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 Martrell's data
- Martrell's decade-level peak was the 1990s (148 total births); usage has since declined to 42 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Martrells (48 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Martrell
Nearby Names Like Martrell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Martrell
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 Martrell side by side: Martrell vs Mark Martrell vs Martin Martrell vs Marvin
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Martrell
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, 1974–2025 (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. "Martrell: #9192 Boys' Name - 561 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/martrell. 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 Martrell 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.