Matt

Matt is a boy's name of English 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 46 boys in the United States.

Matt at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/mæt/

About the name Matt

Matt belongs to the English & American 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, Matt first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #230 in 1884, and in 2024 46 babies received the name — 23,861 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Matt in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#230 in 1884
Peak year
1959
Babies named Matt in 2024
46
Total since 1880
23,861

Matt in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#362 in 1998
Babies named Matt in 2025
6
Total since 1996
692

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Matt mean?

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

Is Matt a boy or girl name?

Matt is a boy name. In 2024, 46 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Matt?

Matt comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Matt?

Matt first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #230 in 1884, and 46 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Matt?

Matt is pronounced /mæt/ (IPA).

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.