How Many People Are Named Matha?

Complete statistics for the name Matha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Matha
Very Rare
Old English

Matha is a very rare female name with origins in Old English, meaning 'supplanter'. Only 88 people in the US today carry this name, making up just 1 in 3,744,234 Americans. The majority of those named Matha are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~234
Living in US
1 in 1,416,450
Americans
1917
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Supplanter
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Classic
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spirituality, and a quest for knowledge.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

32,323
Worldwide Bearers
#26,301
Global Rank
🇹🇿 Tanzania
7,294
🇮🇳 India
6,889
🇳🇬 Nigeria
6,103
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
2,704
🇵🇰 Pakistan
1,170
🇿🇲 Zambia
1,001
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
999
🇺🇬 Uganda
761
🇺🇸 United States
708
🇱🇷 Liberia
663

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
88 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 93
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
11
Would be 30–60 (3%)
308
Would be over 60 (97%)

All 319 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: 1917

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
74
Classic Feel
81
Modern Appeal
19
International
98

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Matha Through the Generations

Matha has been a name through the generations, but it's seen its peak in 1917 when 17 babies were given this name. Today, only 88 people in the US still carry it, with most being over 60 years old. This trend shows how Matha remains a stable, timeless choice, though it's definitely a name from another era.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Arkansas 5

⭐ Famous People Named Matha

Matha is a variant of the name Maitiú, an Irish form of Matthew.…

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✨ Similar Names to Matha

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Matha's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Matha

How Many People Have the Name Matha?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 234 people in the United States currently share the name Matha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,416,450 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Matha a Common or Rare Name?

Matha 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 Matha Mean?

Matha means "supplanter" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Matha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Matha Most Popular?

The name Matha reached peak popularity in 1917, with 17 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Matha?

Approximately 234 people named Matha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 234. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,416,450 Americans.

Is Matha a rare name?

Matha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,416,450 Americans has this name.

What does the name Matha mean?

Matha means "supplanter" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Matha more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Matha are male and 100% are female.

When was Matha most popular?

Matha peaked in 1917 with 17 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US234
All-Time Births234
1 in X1 in 1,416,450
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age93
Peak Year1917
World Rank#26,301
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.