Matti
Every Matti since 1975 — 733 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Matti
Matti is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,877 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 733 American babies have been named Matti — about 89% girls and 11% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2008, when 34 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Matti stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Matti 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 | 10 | #9,877 | — | — |
| 2024 | 10 | #10,004 | 5 | #13,533 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,907 | — | — |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,434 | 5 | #13,646 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,821 | — | — |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,822 | 7 | #10,217 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,526 | — | — |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,304 | — | — |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,709 | 6 | #11,691 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,486 | — | — |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,313 | 7 | #10,244 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,530 | 5 | #13,353 |
| 2013 | 11 | #10,011 | — | — |
| 2012 | 18 | #7,060 | — | — |
| 2011 | 14 | #8,477 | 5 | #13,630 |
| 2010 | 16 | #7,770 | — | — |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,238 | — | — |
| 2008 | 34 | #4,517 | — | — |
| 2007 | 29 | #5,052 | — | — |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,726 | 5 | #13,329 |
| 2005 | 23 | #5,549 | — | — |
| 2004 | 27 | #4,898 | 6 | #10,862 |
| 2003 | 22 | #5,539 | — | — |
| 2002 | 27 | #4,584 | 5 | #11,840 |
| 2001 | 18 | #6,224 | — | — |
| 2000 | 21 | #5,433 | — | — |
| 1995 | 19 | #5,152 | — | — |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,721 | — | — |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,156 | — | — |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,854 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #6,001 |
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Famous people named Matti
- Matti Nykänen Skier · 1963–2019
- Matti Järvinen Athlete · 1909–1985
- Matti Vanhanen Politician · b. 1955
- Matti Sippala Athlete · 1908–1997
- Matti Yrjänä Joensuu Writer · 1948–2011
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Matti in 2025?
Matti ranked #9,877 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Matti?
733 babies have been named Matti in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Matti most popular?
Matti peaked in 2008, when 34 newborns received the name.
Is Matti a boy or girl name?
Matti is used for both: about 89% of babies named Matti have been girls and 11% boys.
Is the name Matti rising or falling?
Matti has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Matti?
Well-known people named Matti include Matti Nykänen (skier), Matti Järvinen (athlete), Matti Vanhanen (politician).