How Many People Are Named Martha?

Curious about how common the name Martha is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 553,316
Popularity Level Uncommon
Probability 1 in 596 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 553,316 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Martha.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 596 people has this name.

This classification places Martha in the Uncommon category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Martha

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Uncommon

Probability: 1 in 596 people

Total Count

553,316

Top 10%

Gender Distribution

Male: 1,991
Female: 551,325

Predicted Gender

Female

Age Information

Average Age: 87

  • Young (<30) 14,312
  • Adult (30–60) 49,888
  • Old (>60) 489,116

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 33.3%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alaska 688
  • Alabama 21,371
  • Arkansas 11,180
  • Arizona 3,754
  • California 29,825
  • Colorado 3,564
  • Connecticut 3,278
  • DC 2,285
  • Delaware 780
  • Florida 11,123
  • Georgia 26,836
  • Hawaii 633
  • Iowa 5,667
  • Idaho 973
  • Illinois 18,841
  • Indiana 17,359
  • Kansas 5,578
  • Kentucky 18,306
  • Louisiana 8,989
  • Massachusetts 8,956
  • Maryland 5,253
  • Maine 1,819
  • Michigan 12,677
  • Minnesota 4,522
  • Missouri 13,286
  • Mississippi 14,574
  • Montana 1,075
  • North Carolina 24,049
  • North Dakota 1,343
  • Nebraska 2,204
  • New Hampshire 1,306
  • New Jersey 6,598
  • New Mexico 3,278
  • Nevada 254
  • New York 22,584
  • Ohio 27,369
  • Oklahoma 7,789
  • Oregon 2,001
  • Pennsylvania 28,313
  • Rhode Island 1,196
  • South Carolina 14,821
  • South Dakota 1,093
  • Tennessee 22,226
  • Texas 41,014
  • Utah 1,209
  • Virginia 14,849
  • Vermont 1,027
  • Washington 3,263
  • Wisconsin 4,536
  • West Virginia 8,330
  • Wyoming 551
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Martha?

Approximately 553,316 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Martha, based on statistical analysis.

Is Martha a rare name?

Martha is considered Uncommon when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.