Matai
Every Matai since 1998 — 474 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Matai
Matai is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,325 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 474 American babies have been named Matai. Its peak came in 2012, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Matai stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Matai year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #6,325 |
| 2024 | 17 | #5,577 |
| 2023 | 14 | #6,396 |
| 2022 | 15 | #6,045 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7,954 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,892 |
| 2019 | 21 | #4,744 |
| 2018 | 19 | #5,038 |
| 2017 | 26 | #4,056 |
| 2016 | 23 | #4,424 |
| 2015 | 26 | #4,040 |
| 2014 | 23 | #4,344 |
| 2013 | 33 | #3,315 |
| 2012 | 33 | #3,338 |
| 2011 | 19 | #4,931 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4,789 |
| 2009 | 19 | #5,042 |
| 2008 | 17 | #5,407 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,492 |
| 2006 | 25 | #3,955 |
| 2005 | 24 | #3,894 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,168 |
| 2003 | 6 | #10,420 |
| 2002 | 5 | #11,834 |
| 2001 | 5 | #11,701 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Matai in 2025?
Matai ranked #6,325 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Matai?
474 babies have been named Matai in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Matai most popular?
Matai peaked in 2012, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Matai a boy or girl name?
Matai is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Matai rising or falling?
Matai is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.