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Why parents love Martha- Martha Graham invented modern dance — an entire art form.
- Martha Washington was the first First Lady.
- Martha Stewart built a lifestyle empire.
- In the Bible, Martha served Jesus — hospitality incarnate.
- Six letters with a strong, vintage sound: MAR-thah.
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The vibe of Martha
ladymistressAramaicGrahammodern danceWashingtonFirst LadyStewarthospitality
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Origin & history of Martha
Aramaic marta (lady/mistress of the house)
→ English Martha
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Biblical — Luke 10:38-42; Martha Washington (1731–1802).
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Today
Martha remains a beloved choice, ranking #737 in the US. 553,316 babies have been named Martha since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Martha?
1947
peak year
Today, Martha is rarely chosen — ranked around #737, with only about 386 babies given the name per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 1947, 10,652 babies were given the name (ranked #32 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 1940s. Martha's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 553,316 babies have been registered as Martha since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
10,652
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #32)
(ranked #32)
386
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
3,860
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
553,316
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Martha7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.
Martha's Life Path 8 is the achiever's number — empire-building achievement. People named Martha tend to be authoritative, creative, and gifted at inventing entire art forms.
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Invents entire art forms✦
First-Lady heritage◈
Graham-level creation◎
Stewart-level empire♡
Biblical hospitalityM4
A1
R9
T2
H8
A1
Sum: 25 → Life path 7
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Personality of Martha🔍
Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
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Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
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Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
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Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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