Mateja
girl nameMateja entered the US charts in 1988, peaked at #8259 in 2004, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1988–2025
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rank today
#8259
peak (2004)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #8391 |
| 1990s | #13442 |
| 2000s | #11735 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Mateja are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Mateja alive today was born around 2005, making them about 20 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mateja in 2025?
- Mateja is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Mateja most popular?
- Mateja peaked in 2004, reaching #8259 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Mateja with classmates?
- Mateja will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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