Boy · #6,669 in 2026

Mathayus

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

Current Rank

#6,669

Peak Rank

#4,638 (2019)

Total Babies

291

5-Yr Trend

-22%

2003

First Year

2026

Last Year

2019

Peak Year

#4638

Peak Rank

291

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Mathayus

Mathayus first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2003, with 11 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 21 Mathayuss were born — ranking #4,638 that year. As of 2026, Mathayus ranks #6,669 for baby boys with 12 births, falling sharply (-22%). In total, more than 291 Mathayuss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Mathayus

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

Mathias
Matthias
Mathis
Mathes
Mateus
Mathea
Mathesis
Matthes
Matthews
Mathews
Matyas
Maths

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mathayus

What does the name Mathayus mean?

Mathayus is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2003. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Mathayus in 2026?

In 2026, Mathayus ranks #6,669 among boys' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.

When was Mathayus most popular?

Mathayus reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #4,638 that year with 21 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Mathayus most popular?

Mathayus has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Mathayus.

Is Mathayus a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Mathayus?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mathayus include July, Deaaron, Deaire. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mathayus

Mathayus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 291 births in the dataset. Mathayus's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #4,638. Use the chart and map above to compare Mathayus'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.