Matt
Every Matt since 1880 — 23,892 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Matt
Matt is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,818 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 23,892 American babies have been named Matt. Its peak came in 1959, when 975 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
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 Matt stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Matt year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 29 | #3,818 |
| 2024 | — | — | 46 | #2,818 |
| 2023 | — | — | 46 | #2,787 |
| 2022 | — | — | 34 | #3,444 |
| 2021 | — | — | 37 | #3,221 |
| 2020 | — | — | 37 | #3,111 |
| 2019 | — | — | 39 | #3,087 |
| 2018 | — | — | 42 | #2,873 |
| 2017 | — | — | 72 | #1,994 |
| 2016 | — | — | 59 | #2,268 |
| 2015 | — | — | 57 | #2,318 |
| 2014 | — | — | 61 | #2,224 |
| 2013 | — | — | 47 | #2,583 |
| 2012 | — | — | 56 | #2,315 |
| 2011 | — | — | 44 | #2,727 |
| 2010 | — | — | 51 | #2,456 |
| 2009 | — | — | 60 | #2,221 |
| 2008 | — | — | 68 | #2,050 |
| 2007 | — | — | 62 | #2,178 |
| 2006 | — | — | 67 | #2,003 |
| 2005 | — | — | 40 | #2,740 |
| 2004 | — | — | 46 | #2,441 |
| 2003 | — | — | 55 | #2,071 |
| 2002 | — | — | 59 | #1,908 |
| 2001 | — | — | 53 | #2,020 |
| 2000 | — | — | 48 | #2,116 |
| 1995 | — | — | 50 | #1,771 |
| 1990 | — | — | 92 | #1,125 |
| 1985 | — | — | 167 | #687 |
| 1980 | — | — | 236 | #561 |
| 1975 | — | — | 408 | #388 |
| 1970 | — | — | 739 | #285 |
| 1965 | — | — | 800 | #260 |
| 1960 | — | — | 878 | #269 |
| 1955 | — | — | 196 | #523 |
| 1950 | — | — | 76 | #787 |
| 1945 | — | — | 60 | #804 |
| 1940 | — | — | 66 | #765 |
| 1935 | — | — | 59 | #810 |
| 1930 | — | — | 71 | #762 |
| 1925 | — | — | 87 | #693 |
| 1920 | — | — | 94 | #659 |
| 1915 | — | — | 106 | #543 |
| 1910 | — | — | 27 | #551 |
| 1905 | — | — | 24 | #459 |
| 1900 | — | — | 31 | #409 |
| 1895 | — | — | 26 | #377 |
| 1890 | — | — | 28 | #333 |
| 1885 | — | — | 41 | #262 |
| 1880 | — | — | 41 | #264 |
Famous people named Matt
- Matt Damon Actor · b. 1970
- Matt Groening Comic artist · b. 1954
- Matt Busby Coach · 1909–1994
- Matt LeBlanc Actor · b. 1967
- Matt Dillon Actor · b. 1964
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Matt in 2025?
Matt ranked #3,818 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Matt?
23,892 babies have been named Matt in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Matt most popular?
Matt peaked in 1959, when 975 newborns received the name.
Is Matt a boy or girl name?
Matt is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Matt rising or falling?
Matt is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Matt?
Well-known people named Matt include Matt Damon (actor), Matt Groening (comic artist), Matt Busby (coach).