UK boy's name
Marton
Hungarian form of the name Martin, derived from Mars, the Roman god of war.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Marton is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Marton popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 8 births.
This profile covers 33 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 2007 to 2023. 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.
The latest count is about 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 33 living people in the UK are called Marton. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Marton ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 8 boys were registered as Marton.
- • About 33 living people in the UK are estimated to have Marton as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2017
8 births
Estimated living
33
2026
Meaning
What does Marton mean?
The name Marton originates from the Hungarian language and has its roots traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be a variation of the Latin name Martinus, which is derived from the Roman god Mars, the god of war. The name was particularly popular in Hungary and surrounding regions during the medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Marton can be found in a Hungarian chronicle from the 13th century, where it was mentioned as the name of a nobleman and landowner. This suggests that the name was already well-established among the nobility and upper classes of Hungarian society at that time.
In the 14th century, a Franciscan friar named Marton Kálmán (c. 1310-1380) gained widespread recognition for his preaching and missionary work in the region. His life and teachings were documented in various religious texts, further solidifying the name's presence in historical records.
During the Renaissance period, the name Marton was borne by several notable individuals. Marton Csombor (c. 1595-1623) was a Hungarian writer and traveler who documented his journeys in his work "Europica Varietas," providing valuable insights into the cultural and social landscape of 17th-century Europe.
In the realm of arts and culture, Marton Janko (1772-1847) was a renowned Hungarian composer and violinist who made significant contributions to the development of Hungarian folk music. His compositions and performances were widely celebrated during his lifetime and continue to be appreciated by music enthusiasts today.
Another notable figure bearing the name Marton was Marton József (1857-1934), a Hungarian politician and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Hungary from 1917 to 1918. His tenure witnessed significant political upheavals and the eventual dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
While the name Marton has its origins in Hungary, it has also been adopted and used in other cultures over time, although its popularity and usage may have varied. The historical significance of the name lies in its strong connection to Hungarian heritage and the remarkable individuals who have carried it throughout the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Marton over time
The chart below shows babies named Marton registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Marton, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Marton by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Marton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4991 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4211 | 24 | 6 |
| 2000s | #4430 | 6 | 2 |
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FAQ
Marton: questions and answers
How popular is the name Marton in the UK right now?
In 2023, Marton was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Marton most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 8 babies registered as Marton in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Marton?
Hungarian form of the name Martin, derived from Mars, the Roman god of war.
How many people are called Marton in the UK?
A total of 33 babies have been registered as Marton across the 9 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.