How Many People Are Named Matea?
Complete statistics for the name Matea: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Matea is a rare Croatian name that's become increasingly popular in recent years. Only 828 people in the US today share this name, making up just 1 in 398,500 Americans. The majority, 91%, are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the number 4 symbolizes stability and practicality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 19All 841 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2006Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Matea Through the Generations
Matea peaked in popularity in 2006 with 51 births, but since then, the trend has been declining. As of now, there are 828 people named Matea living in the United States, with 767 of them being under 30 years old. This significant age skew towards younger individuals suggests that Matea is primarily chosen by parents looking for a unique, contemporary name for their children. With an average age of 19, Matea remains a name associated with youth and modernity.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Matea's Croatian roots
📄 About the Name Matea
How Many People Have the Name Matea?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 828 people in the United States currently share the name Matea. That works out to roughly 1 in every 398,500 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Matea a Common or Rare Name?
Matea is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Matea Mean?
Matea means "Croatian origin, meaning 'gift'" and comes from Croatian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Matea in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Matea Most Popular?
The name Matea reached peak popularity in 2006, with 51 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Matea?
Approximately 828 people named Matea live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 841. That works out to roughly 1 in 398,500 Americans.
Is Matea a rare name?
Matea is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 398,500 Americans has this name.
What does the name Matea mean?
Matea means "Croatian origin, meaning 'gift'" and comes from Croatian origins.
Is Matea more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Matea are male and 100% are female.
When was Matea most popular?
Matea peaked in 2006 with 51 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.