Boy · #8,947 in 2026

Mete

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

Current Rank

#8,947

Peak Rank

#5,998 (2012)

Total Babies

141

5-Yr Trend

-19%

2000

First Year

2024

Last Year

2012

Peak Year

#5998

Peak Rank

141

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Mete

Mete first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2000, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 14 Metes were born — ranking #5,998 that year. As of 2026, Mete ranks #8,947 for baby boys with 8 births, falling sharply (-19%). In total, more than 141 Metes 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 Mete

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

Meet
Meat
Meit
Mitte
Miit
Miet
Met
Mate
Might
Mat
Matt
Mit

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mete

What does the name Mete mean?

Mete is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2000. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Mete in 2026?

In 2026, Mete ranks #8,947 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Mete most popular?

Mete reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #5,998 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Mete a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Mete?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mete include Jamason, Aland, Revin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mete

Mete is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 141 births in the dataset. Mete's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #5,998. Use the chart and map above to compare Mete'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.