boys' name 1952–2017

Martin

Martin is losing ground — from #82 in 1952 to #695 in 2017.

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#695 last ranked in 2017
2 registrations that year
7,847 total 1952–2017

Note: Martin hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.

Popularity over the years

Registrations dropped from 79 to 2 (-97%).

Peak popularity was in 1970 (309 registrations).

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Peak 1970 · 309
Low 2017 · 2
Years tracked 44

Neighbours in the 2017 ranking

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By state & territory — 2017

How often Martin was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Martin popularity by state — 2017Australian Capital Territory: no data for this yearNew South Wales: no data for this yearNorthern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: no data for this yearSouth Australia: 2 (rank #501)Tasmania: no data for this yearVictoria: no data for this yearWestern Australia: no data for this yearACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Martin — popularity by state & territory in 2017. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
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Most popular in South Australia (2 babies)

South Australia
2 #501
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In 2017: 2 babies named Martin across 1 of 8 states and territories.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies in Australia have been named Martin?
Between 1952 and 2017, Martin was registered for 7,847 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Martin a popular name in Australia?
Martin has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017, when it last ranked #695 with 2 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.