Girl · #15,678 in 2026

Mathea

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

Current Rank

#15,678

Peak Rank

#7,827 (2004)

Total Babies

151

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1995

First Year

2018

Last Year

2004

Peak Year

#7827

Peak Rank

151

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Mathea

Mathea first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1995, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2004, when 14 Matheas were born — ranking #7,827 that year. As of 2026, Mathea ranks #15,678 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 151 Matheas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Mathea

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

Mathia
Maffia
Matha
Mathy
Mathey
Mathie
Mathura
Mathies
Matthies
Media
Matthew
Mafia

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mathea

What does the name Mathea mean?

Mathea is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1995. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Mathea in 2026?

In 2026, Mathea ranks #15,678 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Mathea most popular?

Mathea reached its peak popularity in 2004, ranking #7,827 that year with 14 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Mathea a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Mathea?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mathea include Liberti, Namrata, Kaytlen. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mathea

Mathea is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1995 and has accumulated 151 births in the dataset. Mathea's peak popularity came in 2004 when it ranked #7,827. Use the chart and map above to compare Mathea'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.