Marti
Boy name · 11 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Marti: 11 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 1990.
Though often encountered as a friendly short form of Martin or Martina, Marti stands confidently on its own as a given name in its own right. It derives from the Roman name Martinus, rooted in Mars, the god of war, so its ultimate meaning is "of Mars" or "warlike." One of its most famous bearers is the spirited American singer-songwriter Marti Jones, known for her 1980s pop-rock albums. There’s also Marti Noxon, the influential television writer and producer behind *Buffy the Vampire Slayer*. Popularised in part by the beloved cartoon character Marty Mouse from the *Danger Mouse* series, the name also shares its root with several places, from St Martin’s in the Isles of Scilly to numerous towns called San Martin. A cheerful, unisex choice with a lively, modern feel.
Boy 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19904 babies
- Latest (1994)
- #3753 babies
- Total births
- 11since 1990
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y