How Many People Are Named Matty?
Complete statistics for the name Matty: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Matty, a very rare female name, is held by just 711 people in the US, making up 1 in 464,097 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 60% of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 38All 898 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: 2015Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Matty Through the Generations
Matty has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2015 with 30 births. Today, the average age of those named Matty is 38, with a significant portion of 539 individuals under 30, indicating its status as a newer-generation name. The age distribution shows a balanced spread, with 142 aged between 30 and 60, and 217 over 60, suggesting a diverse group of people named Matty across different age groups.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Matty's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Matty
How Many People Have the Name Matty?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 900 people in the United States currently share the name Matty. That works out to roughly 1 in every 368,277 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Matty a Common or Rare Name?
Matty 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 Matty Mean?
Matty means "creative variant of Matt" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Matty in SSA data, approximately 10% are male and 90% are female.
When Was Matty Most Popular?
The name Matty reached peak popularity in 2015, with 30 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Matty?
Approximately 900 people named Matty live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 900. That works out to roughly 1 in 368,277 Americans.
Is Matty a rare name?
Matty is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 368,277 Americans has this name.
What does the name Matty mean?
Matty means "creative variant of Matt" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Matty more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 10% of people named Matty are male and 90% are female.
When was Matty most popular?
Matty peaked in 2015 with 30 births that year. Current trend: 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.