How Many People Are Named Matisse?

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

Matisse
Very Rare
French

Matisse means 'artist' and is a name inspired by the famous painter Henri Matisse. Only 555 people named Matisse live in the US today, making up just 1 in 594,538 Americans. The majority, 93%, are under 30, showing it's a truly modern choice.

~555
Living in US
1 in 594,538
Americans
2021
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Artist
🌐
Origin
French
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Creative Inspired Bold
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

765
Worldwide Bearers
#624,169
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
555
🇨🇩 DR Congo
27
🇬🇧 England
14
🇫🇷 France
12
🇧🇷 Brazil
9
🇿🇦 South Africa
5
🇮🇱 Israel
5
🇨🇦 Canada
5
🇦🇺 Australia
3
🇹🇭 Thailand
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
342 (62%)
♀ Female
213 (38%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 16
519
Would be under 30 (93%)
42
Would be 30–60 (7%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 561 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: 2021

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
10
Modern Appeal
100
International
58

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

📜 Matisse Through the Generations

Matisse has seen a slow rise in popularity, peaking in 2021 with 28 births. With an average age of 16, most people named Matisse are young, with 519 under 30 and only 42 between 30 and 60. This name is very rare, ranking at #624,169 globally with 765 living bearers, mostly in the US.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 76
New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Matisse

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Matisse's French roots

📄 About the Name Matisse

How Many People Have the Name Matisse?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 555 people in the United States currently share the name Matisse. That works out to roughly 1 in every 594,538 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Matisse a Common or Rare Name?

Matisse 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 Matisse Mean?

Matisse means "artist" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Matisse in SSA data, approximately 62% are male and 38% are female.

When Was Matisse Most Popular?

The name Matisse reached peak popularity in 2021, with 28 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

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 Matisse?

Approximately 555 people named Matisse live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 561. That works out to roughly 1 in 594,538 Americans.

Is Matisse a rare name?

Matisse is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 594,538 Americans has this name.

What does the name Matisse mean?

Matisse means "artist" and comes from French origins.

Is Matisse more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 62% of people named Matisse are male and 38% are female.

When was Matisse most popular?

Matisse peaked in 2021 with 28 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

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 US555
All-Time Births561
1 in X1 in 594,538
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2021
World Rank#624,169
Male %62%
Female %38%

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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.