Boy · #6,198 in 2026

Matin

Matin is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Abdul Karim Matin, Pashtun politician Abdul Matin (actor), Nepali actor Abdul Matin, Bangladeshi language activist Abdul Matin (poet), Indian poet Abdul Matin (politician), Bangladeshi politician Abdul Matin, Afghan Taliban leader Ahmad Matin-Daftari (1897–1971), Iranian Prime Minister M. A. Matin (officer), Bangladeshi army officer M.A.

Current Rank
#6,198
Peak Rank
#5,212 (2022)
Total Babies
342
5-Yr Trend
+3%
1989
First Year
2026
Last Year
2022
Peak Year
#5212
Peak Rank
342
Total Count
35
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Matin

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

Matin is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Abdul Karim Matin, Pashtun politician Abdul Matin (actor), Nepali actor Abdul Matin, Bangladeshi language activist Abdul Matin (poet), Indian poet Abdul Matin (politician), Bangladeshi politician Abdul Matin, Afghan Taliban leader Ahmad Matin-Daftari (1897–1971), Iranian Prime Minister M. A. Matin (officer), Bangladeshi army officer M.A.

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The Story of Matin

Matin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1989, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 18 Matins were born — ranking #5,212 that year. As of 2026, Matin ranks #6,198 for baby boys with 14 births, holding steady (+3%). In total, more than 342 Matins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Matin

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

  • Mattin
  • Maton
  • Matton
  • Mattan
  • Matane
  • Matting
  • Mitin
  • Mitten
  • Madden
  • Mutton
  • Mitton
  • Moten

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Matin

What does the name Matin mean?
Matin is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Abdul Karim Matin, Pashtun politician Abdul Matin (actor), Nepali actor Abdul Matin, Bangladeshi language activist Abdul Matin (poet), Indian poet Abdul Matin (politician), Bangladeshi politician Abdul Matin, Afghan Taliban leader Ahmad Matin-Daftari (1897–1971), Iranian Prime Minister M. A. Matin (officer), Bangladeshi army officer M.A.
How popular is Matin in 2026?
In 2026, Matin ranks #6,198 among boys' names in the U.S., with 14 babies given the name that year.
When was Matin most popular?
Matin reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #5,212 that year with 18 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Matin most popular?
Matin has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Matin.
Is Matin a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Matin is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Matin?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Matin include Trillion, Gedalya, Micco. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Matin

Matin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1989 and has accumulated 342 births in the dataset. Matin's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #5,212. Use the chart and map above to compare Matin'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.