Martiza
An invented feminine name of uncertain meaning, possibly a combination.
Name Census estimates that about 278 living Americans carry the first name Martiza. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Martiza today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Martiza births was 1990 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Martiza. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
278
~ 1 in 1,232,929 Americans
Peak year
1990
28 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
2007 SSA rank
#19,480
Tracked since 1963
Census
Martiza in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 434 people with the first name Martiza, which placed it at #22,808 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#22,808
National first-name rank
People counted
434
434 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
92.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Martiza
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Martiza is Hispanic at 92.2%. The next largest groups are White (3.9%) and Black (2.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Martiza described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Martiza at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino92.2% · 400
- White3.9% · 17
- Black or African American2.3% · 10
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.4% · 6
- Two or more races0.2% · 1
Popularity
Martiza: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Martiza from the 1960s through to the 2000s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 116 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Martiza by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Martiza during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Martizas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Martiza
Martiza is a feminine given name with uncertain origins, but it is believed to have roots in various languages and cultures. One theory suggests that it may derive from the Latin word "martius," which means "of Mars," the Roman god of war. This connection could indicate that the name was initially associated with strength, courage, and resilience.
Another possible origin is the Spanish name "Maritza," which itself is a variation of the name "María." This name has biblical ties to the Virgin Mary and was widely used in Christian communities across Europe and Latin America. The subtle alteration of the spelling to "Martiza" could be a regional or cultural adaptation.
In Eastern Europe, particularly in Bulgaria and North Macedonia, the name "Maritsa" is given to girls, referring to the Maritsa River that flows through these regions. This river was known as the "Hebros" in ancient Greek texts, and its name may have influenced the development of the similar-sounding "Martiza."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Martiza dates back to the 16th century, when it was mentioned in a Spanish document from the colonial era in the Americas. However, details about the specific context or individual bearing this name are scarce.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Martiza, although their level of fame varies. One example is Martiza Campos (1926-2008), a Mexican actress known for her work in telenovelas and films during the mid-20th century.
In the realm of literature, Martiza Caycedo is a Colombian writer and poet born in 1957, renowned for her poetic works that explore themes of identity, feminism, and societal issues.
Another notable figure is Martiza Martínez (born 1969), a Puerto Rican singer and actress who gained popularity in the late 1980s and 1990s for her contributions to Latin pop and salsa music.
In the field of sports, Martiza González Romero (born 1976) is a former Cuban volleyball player who represented her country in multiple Olympic Games and won numerous international titles.
Lastly, Martiza Díaz-Balart (born 1960) is a Cuban-American journalist and television news anchor, best known for her work with various Spanish-language news networks in the United States.
While the origins of the name Martiza remain somewhat uncertain, its use across various cultures and time periods suggests a rich tapestry of influences and adaptations, reflecting the diverse histories and identities of those who have borne this name.
People
Martiza + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Martiza as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Martiza: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Martiza?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 278 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Martiza going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,232,929 US residents.
Is Martiza a common name?
We classify Martiza as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 293 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Martiza most popular?
The single biggest year for Martiza was 1990, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Martiza is about 37 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Martiza in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 434 people with the name Martiza, or 0.14 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #22,808 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Martiza in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Martiza?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Martiza leans strongly female. 426 people counted with this name were female (97.9%), compared with 9 male bearers (2.1%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Martiza?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Martiza is Hispanic at 92.2%. The next largest groups are White (3.9%) and Black (2.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Martiza most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Martiza in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.2% (400 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Martiza in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Martiza a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Martiza in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Martiza still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Martiza in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Martiza can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people share the name Martiza?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.