Matina
Every Matina since 1929 — 366 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Matina
Matina is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,429 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1929, 366 American babies have been named Matina. Its peak came in 1974, when 17 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Matina stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Matina year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,429 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | #16,872 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,611 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 6 | #16,274 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,542 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 8 | #13,176 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 5 | #17,859 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,424 |
| 2002 | 7 | #13,128 |
| 2001 | 5 | #17,001 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 12 | #7,150 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,854 |
| 1975 | 11 | #5,375 |
| 1970 | 10 | #5,284 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Matina in 2025?
Matina ranked #16,429 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Matina?
366 babies have been named Matina in the United States since 1929, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Matina most popular?
Matina peaked in 1974, when 17 newborns received the name.
Is Matina a boy or girl name?
Matina is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Matina rising or falling?
Matina is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.