Matin

Matin is a boy's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 14 boys in the United States.

Matin at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Matin

Matin belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Matin first appears in Social Security records in 1989. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5347 in 2022, and in 2024 14 babies received the name — 314 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Matin in US records

First recorded (US)
1989
Best US rank
#5347 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Matin in 2024
14
Total since 1880
314

Matin in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1314 in 2020
Babies named Matin in 2025
11
Total since 1996
236

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Matin mean?

The meaning of Matin is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Matin a boy or girl name?

Matin is a boy name. In 2024, 14 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Matin?

Matin comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Matin?

Matin first appears in US records in 1989. Its best-ever ranking was #5347 in 2022, and 14 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.