Matthan
Every Matthan since 1980 — 311 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Matthan
Matthan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,522 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 311 American babies have been named Matthan. Its peak came in 2011, when 14 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 Matthan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Matthan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,522 |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,546 |
| 2023 | 10 | #8,060 |
| 2022 | 6 | #11,795 |
| 2021 | 5 | #13,388 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,332 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 8 | #9,353 |
| 2017 | 10 | #7,939 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8,579 |
| 2015 | 5 | #13,349 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,197 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,885 |
| 2012 | 13 | #6,535 |
| 2011 | 14 | #6,140 |
| 2010 | 10 | #7,947 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,754 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,555 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9,448 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,503 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8,820 |
| 2004 | 9 | #7,958 |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,348 |
| 2002 | 6 | #10,216 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,298 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,660 |
| 1995 | 5 | #9,795 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,210 |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,981 |
| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Matthan in 2025?
Matthan ranked #11,522 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Matthan?
311 babies have been named Matthan in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Matthan most popular?
Matthan peaked in 2011, when 14 newborns received the name.
Is Matthan a boy or girl name?
Matthan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Matthan rising or falling?
Matthan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.