UK boy's name
Martijn
Of Teutonic origin, meaning "servant or lover of Mars", the Roman god of war.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1998. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Martijn is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Martijn popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1998 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2901, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1998 to 1998. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Martijn is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Martijn. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 1999 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Martijn ranked #2901 for boys in England and Wales in 1998, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 3 boys were registered as Martijn.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Martijn as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2901
1998
Births in 1998
3
Latest year
Peak year
1998
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Martijn mean?
The given name Martijn is a Dutch masculine name derived from the Roman name Martinus, which itself has its origins in the Latin word "Mars", the name of the Roman god of war. The name Martinus was initially a surname or cognomen, but it later became a common personal name during the spread of Christianity in Europe.
The Dutch form Martijn emerged as a localized variant of the Latin name Martinus. It was particularly popular in the Low Countries (modern-day Netherlands, Belgium, and parts of northern France) during the Middle Ages and Renaissance period.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Martijn can be found in the 12th-century Dutch text "Leven van Sinte Lutgardis" (Life of Saint Lutgardis), where a character named Martijn is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already in use in the region by that time.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Martijn. One of the most famous was Martijn van Rossem (1518-1574), a Dutch Protestant reformer and theologian who played a significant role in the Reformation movement in the Netherlands.
Another prominent figure was Martijn Harpertszoon Tromp (1597-1653), a Dutch naval officer who served as the lieutenant admiral of the Dutch Republic during the Anglo-Dutch Wars of the 17th century. He is remembered for his decisive victories against the English and his contributions to the Dutch naval supremacy of that era.
In the field of art, Martijn Heemskerk (1498-1574) was a renowned Dutch painter and engraver active during the Renaissance period. He is best known for his biblical and mythological scenes, as well as his landscape paintings.
Martijn Padbrugge (c. 1470-1550) was a Dutch architect and sculptor who worked on several notable projects, including the construction of the famous Town Hall in Middelburg, Netherlands.
In more recent times, Martijn Lakemeier (1961-2015) was a Dutch actor and director who gained recognition for his roles in various television series and films, as well as his work in theater productions.
These examples illustrate the long-standing presence and significance of the name Martijn in Dutch culture and history, spanning various fields and centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Martijn by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Martijn was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #2901 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Martijn: questions and answers
How popular is the name Martijn in the UK right now?
In 1998, Martijn was ranked #2901 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Martijn most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 3 babies registered as Martijn in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Martijn?
Of Teutonic origin, meaning "servant or lover of Mars", the Roman god of war.
How many people are called Martijn in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Martijn across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.