How Many People Are Named Matt?

23,866

people in the United States are named Matt

1 in 14,036 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1668

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0071%

Of US population

Peak Year

1959

975 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: MAT
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Short form of MATTHEW.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.0%
Male
100.0%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 61.3 years old

Young (<30) 1,637
6.9%
Adult (30–60) 11,340
47.5%
Senior (>60) 10,889
45.6%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 3,167
Texas 1,665
Illinois 1,152
Ohio 1,110
Michigan 1,051
Indiana 621
New York 614
Washington 582
Pennsylvania 552
Minnesota 537

💡 Fun Facts About "Matt"

  • 46 babies were named Matt in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1959
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in California

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