Matt
boy name#3757 in 2025Matt entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #227 in 1884, ranks #3757 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#3757
rank today
#227
peak (1884)
29
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #282 |
| 1890s | #366 |
| 1900s | #441 |
| 1910s | #538 |
| 1920s | #706 |
| 1930s | #812 |
| 1940s | #782 |
| 1950s | #535 |
| 1960s | #263 |
| 1970s | #394 |
| 1980s | #696 |
| 1990s | #1511 |
| 2000s | #2156 |
| 2010s | #2462 |
| 2020s | #3164 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Matt has been most popular in CA, FL, NY.
Living bearers
About 17,500 people named Matt are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Matt alive today was born around 1966, making them about 59 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Matt in 2025?
- Matt ranks #3757 among US boy names in 2025, with 29 babies given the name.
- When was the name Matt most popular?
- Matt peaked in 1884, reaching #227 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Matt with classmates?
- Matt will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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