Marty Wu

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Marty Wu — English
36K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Marty Wu is a name that combines English origins. The first name Marty is a masculine given name of English origin. Marty is mainly a masculine given name, often a short form (hypocorism) of Martin. Notable people and fictional characters with the name include: Marty Bergen (baseball) (1871–1900), American baseball player Marty Booker (born 1976), National Football League player Marty Brennaman (born 1942), American sportscaster Marty Casey (born 1973), lead singer, songwriter and second guitarist of the band Lovehammers Marty Cordova (born 1969), American former Major League Baseball player Marty Ehrlich (born 1955), American jazz musician Marty Feldman (1934–1982), English writer, comedian and actor Marty. The surname Wu: Wú is the pinyin transliteration of the Chinese surname 吳 (Simplified Chinese 吴), which is a common surname (family name) in Mainland China. Wú (吳) is the sixth name listed in the Song dynasty classic Hundred Family Surnames. In 2019 Wu was the ninth most common surname in Mainland China. A 2013 study found that it was the eighth most common surname, shared by 26,800,000 people or 2.000% of the population, with the province having the most being Guangdong. Marty is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 36K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Marty reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Marty

English

Marty is mainly a masculine given name, often a short form (hypocorism) of Martin. Notable people and fictional characters with the name include: Marty Bergen (baseball) (1871–1900), American baseball player Marty Booker (born 1976), National Football League player Marty Brennaman (born 1942), American sportscaster Marty Casey (born 1973), lead singer, songwriter and second guitarist of the band Lovehammers Marty Cordova (born 1969), American former Major League Baseball player Marty Ehrlich (born 1955), American jazz musician Marty Feldman (1934–1982), English writer, comedian and actor Marty.

Surname: Wu

Vietnamese

Wú is the pinyin transliteration of the Chinese surname 吳 (Simplified Chinese 吴), which is a common surname (family name) in Mainland China. Wú (吳) is the sixth name listed in the Song dynasty classic Hundred Family Surnames. In 2019 Wu was the ninth most common surname in Mainland China. A 2013 study found that it was the eighth most common surname, shared by 26,800,000 people or 2.000% of the population, with the province having the most being Guangdong.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Marty is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 11%
Canada 11%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Marty by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Marty Wu

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Marty Wu:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Marty?
The first name Marty originates from English. Marty is mainly a masculine given name, often a short form (hypocorism) of Martin. Notable people and fictional characters with the name include: Marty Bergen (baseball) (1871–1900), American baseball player Marty Booker (born 1976), National Football League player Marty Brennaman (born 1942), American sportscaster Marty Casey (born 1973), lead singer, songwriter and second guitarist of the band Lovehammers Marty Cordova (born 1969), American former Major League Baseball player Marty Ehrlich (born 1955), American jazz musician Marty Feldman (1934–1982), English writer, comedian and actor Marty.
When was Marty most popular?
The name Marty reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Wu?
The surname Wu originates from Vietnamese. Wú is the pinyin transliteration of the Chinese surname 吳 (Simplified Chinese 吴), which is a common surname (family name) in Mainland China. Wú (吳) is the sixth name listed in the Song dynasty classic Hundred Family Surnames. In 2019 Wu was the ninth most common surname in Mainland China. A 2013 study found that it was the eighth most common surname, shared by 26,800,000 people or 2.000% of the population, with the province having the most being Guangdong.
What are the origins of the name Marty Wu?
The name Marty Wu combines two different traditions: the first name Marty has English roots, while the surname Wu originates from Vietnamese.
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