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1880

First Year

1934

Last Year

1915

Peak Year

#2621

Peak Rank

100

Total Count

17

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Math

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

Mathematics is a field of study that discovers and organizes methods, theories, and theorems that are developed and proved either in response to the needs of empirical sciences or the needs of mathematics itself. There are many areas of mathematics, including number theory, algebra, geometry, analysis, and set theory.

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mathematics) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mathematics)

### Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

* Welsh Mythology

📜Etymology

The word mathematics comes from the Ancient Greek word máthēma ( μάθημα ), meaning ' something learned, knowledge, mathematics ' , and the derived expression mathēmatikḗ tékhnē ( μαθηματικὴ τέχνη ), meaning ' mathematical science ' . It entered the English language during the Late Middle English period through French and Latin. Traditionally, one of the two main schools of thought in Pythagoreanism was known as the mathēmatikoi (μαθηματικοί) — which at the time meant "learners" rather than "mathematicians" in the modern sense. The Pythagoreans were likely the first to constrain the use of the 

🏛️Origin & history

Main article: History of mathematics

[![Wikipedia thumbnail for Math](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d4/Woman_teaching_geometry.jpg/330px-Woman_teaching_geometry.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mathematics)

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## The Story of Math

Math first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1880, with 7 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 1915: 9 births, good for #2,621 nationwide. The 1920s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 30% of all recorded Maths. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1934 (6 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 100 Maths have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Math

Phonetically similar names — useful when Math is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* Mouth
* Myth
* Meth
* Moth
* Mith
* Muth
* Meath
* Mathe
* Mythe
* Meeth
* Maath
* [Nath](/nath)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Math

What does the name Math mean?

Mathematics is a field of study that discovers and organizes methods, theories, and theorems that are developed and proved either in response to the needs of empirical sciences or the needs of mathematics itself. There are many areas of mathematics, including number theory, algebra, geometry, analysis, and set theory.

What is the origin of the name Math?

Math has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Welsh Mythology.

How popular is Math in 2026?

In 2026, Math ranks #3,277 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Math most popular?

Math reached its peak popularity in 1915, ranking #2,621 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Math a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Math is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Math?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Math include Eliza, Swen, Ewel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

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## About the name Math 

Math is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1880 and has accumulated 100 births in the dataset. Math's peak popularity came in 1915 when it ranked #2,621\. Use the chart and map above to compare Math's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1915 → ](/year/1915)
* [ Names of the 1910s → ](/decade/1910s)
* [ Names starting with "M" → ](/letter/m)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides. 

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