Sibling names for Martin
Names that sound like they belong in the same family as Martin usually share its era. These sister and brother names rose and fell on a similar curve to Martin, whose busiest decade was the 1950s, and are about as common, so neither child's name will feel dated or unusual next to the other.
Sister names for Martin
Brother names for Martin
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas | twin | #34 | 33,330 | 1950s |
| Nelson | son of Neil (or Nell) | #825 | 1,607 | 1950s |
| Frederick | peaceful ruler | #435 | 3,348 | 1950s |
| Joseph | 'God will add / increase' | #29 | 37,848 | 1980s |
| Peter | rock, stone | #187 | 9,161 | 1950s |
| Perry | "pear tree" | #1,373 | 714 | 1950s |
| Allen | #578 | 2,670 | 1950s | |
| Byron | at the cattle sheds | #981 | 1,402 | 1960s |
| Lee | meadow, clearing (English surname) | #727 | 1,870 | 1950s |
Martin's era
Martin ranked #335 for boys in 2025, against #275 in 2015. Its best year was 1880, at #45. Names that rose and fell with it share its period feel, which keeps the set consistent.
Timeless names that go with any sibling
These names have been used steadily for a hundred years, so they sit comfortably next to a name from any era, Martin included.
Girls: Elizabeth, Lydia, Cecilia, Julia, Nina, Carmen. Boys: Samuel, Anthony, Wesley, Vincent, Victor, Oscar.
Same era, but close to Martin
These names follow Martin's curve too, but we left them out above because they share a first letter or an ending with Martin. Some parents like that echo; if you do, start here.
How these were chosen
Each suggestion's share of US babies has followed a curve close to Martin's since 1880, and its recent number of babies is within about twelve times Martin's, so the names are in the same league. Names starting with the same letter as Martin or with the same ending are left out, so the names go together without matching. Spellings of Martin itself are excluded.