boy's name
Matas
MAH-tahs (Lithuanian)
- Origin Lithuanian
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Top 1000 (E&W)
- Births on record 1,519
Ireland
#899
2025 births
Matas is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2020 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in England and Wales.
- Matas is a name of Lithuanian origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2014, when 80 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 29,275 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2001.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Matas Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 207 |
| 2010s | 652 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 156 |
How Popular Is Matas?
In 2025, Matas was given to 18 babies in England and Wales. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in England and Wales.
Where Matas Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Matas
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Matas Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Matas over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Matas
- Lithuanian MAH-tahs
Matas in Other Languages
The same name as it is spelled elsewhere — not shortenings, and not different names that merely sound alike. Each one has its own record here.
Sibling Names for Matas
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Matas — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Matas
How popular is the name Matas?
In 2025, Matas was given to 18 babies in England and Wales. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in England and Wales.
Is Matas a girl's or a boy's name?
Matas is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Matas?
Matas has 2 syllables.
When was Matas most popular?
Matas peaked in 2014, when 80 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Matas a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Matas currently ranks #899 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.