Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Mathan

Name: Popularity of the name Mathan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Mathan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,230

Peak Rank

#3,925 (1984)

Total Babies

159

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1975

First Year

2023

Last Year

1984

Peak Year

#3925

Peak Rank

159

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Mathan

Mathan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1975, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1984, when 10 Mathans were born — ranking #3,925 that year. As of 2026, Mathan ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 159 Mathans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Mathan

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

Methan
Mithun
Matthan
Mithan
Nathan
Methene
Mason
Methane
Maison
Macon
Mahon
Mahan

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mathan

What does the name Mathan mean?

Mathan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1975. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Mathan in 2026?

In 2026, Mathan ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Mathan most popular?

Mathan reached its peak popularity in 1984, ranking #3,925 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Mathan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Mathan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mathan include Wing, Kirtis, Andren. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mathan

Mathan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1975 and has accumulated 159 births in the dataset. Mathan's peak popularity came in 1984 when it ranked #3,925. Use the chart and map above to compare Mathan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . 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 (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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.