Matha
girl nameMatha entered the US charts in 1893, peaked at #1437 in 1893, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1893–2025
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rank today
#1437
peak (1893)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1437 |
| 1900s | #1862 |
| 1910s | #3494 |
| 1920s | #3400 |
| 1930s | #3351 |
| 1940s | #3598 |
| 1950s | #5139 |
| 1960s | #6564 |
| 1980s | #9545 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Matha are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Matha alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Matha in 2025?
- Matha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Matha most popular?
- Matha peaked in 1893, reaching #1437 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Matha with classmates?
- Matha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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