Matan
Every Matan since 1985 — 863 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Matan
Matan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,008 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 863 American babies have been named Matan. Its peak came in 2018, when 37 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 Matan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Matan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #4,008 |
| 2024 | 25 | #4,283 |
| 2023 | 23 | #4,560 |
| 2022 | 20 | #4,961 |
| 2021 | 27 | #3,967 |
| 2020 | 27 | #3,882 |
| 2019 | 24 | #4,294 |
| 2018 | 37 | #3,147 |
| 2017 | 27 | #3,941 |
| 2016 | 21 | #4,714 |
| 2015 | 23 | #4,365 |
| 2014 | 26 | #3,975 |
| 2013 | 20 | #4,747 |
| 2012 | 23 | #4,340 |
| 2011 | 26 | #3,959 |
| 2010 | 33 | #3,352 |
| 2009 | 24 | #4,232 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4,654 |
| 2007 | 29 | #3,660 |
| 2006 | 21 | #4,452 |
| 2005 | 30 | #3,360 |
| 2004 | 33 | #3,054 |
| 2003 | 22 | #3,919 |
| 2002 | 24 | #3,629 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4,229 |
| 2000 | 21 | #3,870 |
| 1995 | 13 | #4,704 |
| 1990 | 15 | #3,897 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,544 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Matan in 2025?
Matan ranked #4,008 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Matan?
863 babies have been named Matan in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Matan most popular?
Matan peaked in 2018, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Matan a boy or girl name?
Matan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Matan rising or falling?
Matan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.