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The first name Martijn

A unisex name.

2 syllables Unisex

Popularity

Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025

Martijn last appeared in the official list in 1998, given to 3 boys.

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3
babies named Martijn, 1996–2025
#2,901
rank in 1998
1998
peak year

Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Martijn with other names.

Popularity in the United States

Babies named Martijn at birth, 1880–2025

In 2001, 5 boys born in the United States were named Martijn, the 11,696th most popular boys’ name that year.

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5
babies named Martijn since 1880
#11,696
rank in 2001
2001
peak year

US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.

Famous people named Martijn

16 on Wikidata, most written-about first

  • Martijn Tusveld
    Dutch cyclist, born 1993
  • Martijn Spierenburg
    Dutch musician, born 1975
  • Martijn Keizer
    Dutch road racing cyclist, born 1988
  • Martijn Budding
    Dutch cyclist, born 1995
  • Martijn Reuser
    Dutch footballer, born 1975
  • Martijn Zuijdweg
    Dutch swimmer, born 1976
  • Martijn Wydaeghe
    Belgian rally co-driver, born 1992
  • Martijn Lakemeier
    Dutch actor, born 1993
  • Martijn Kaars
    Dutch association football player (1999-)
  • Martijn Verschoor
    Dutch road racing cyclist, born 1985
  • Martijn Meerdink
    Dutch footballer, born 1976
  • Martijn Westerholt
    Dutch keyboardist, born 1979

Questions

How popular is the name Martijn?
In 1998, 3 boys born in England and Wales were named Martijn, ranking 2,901st.
When was Martijn most popular?
2001 in the United States, when 5 babies were named Martijn, its highest rank at 11,696th.