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Martins

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Martins: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2012.

A spirited Latvian and Lithuanian form of the mighty Roman name Martinus, Martins ultimately derives from Mars, the god of war, giving it the meaning “of Mars” or “warlike.” Two Martins have notably graced the global stage: the Latvian basketball legend Martins Dukurs, a multiple World Cup champion in skeleton, and the Spanish pianist and conductor Martins, though the name is most famously linked to the Latvian statesman and first President of Latvia, Jānis Čakste, whose middle name was Martins. While no major place bears this exact spelling, the root Martin lends its name to countless towns and streets worldwide, from São Martinho in Brazil to Martin in Slovakia. A particular charm of this form is its melodic, sing-song quality, distinguishing it from the more common Martin while retaining all its strength.

Boy 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20123 babies
Latest (2012)
#6693 babies
Total births
3since 2012
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2012 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).