Martha
Girl name · 882 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Martha: 882 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 44 births in 2010.
From the Aramaic word for "lady" or "mistress," Martha has been a steadfast classic since biblical times, appearing in the Gospels as the practical sister of Mary and Lazarus. Its best-known bearers include Martha Washington, the first First Lady; Martha Graham, the revolutionary modern dancer and choreographer; and Martha Stewart, the homemaking entrepreneur who built a media empire. The island of Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts was named by explorer Bartholomew Gosnold in 1602 after his daughter, while the name also lends itself to the Scottish variant Marti and the more elaborate Martina. Though it fell out of fashion in the mid-1900s, its straightforward dignity has recently attracted parents seeking a name with both grace and substance.
Girl 52 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 201044 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #28412 babies
- Total births
- 882since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 32%vs prior 5y