boy's name
Mate
MAH-tay
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 224
Mate is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2020 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2018, when 13 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2008.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Mate 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 | 10 |
| 2010s | 70 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 17 |
How Popular Is Mate?
In 2023, Mate was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Mate 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.
How Mate Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Maté | Maté is a rare spelling of Mate, written with an acute accent and recorded about 10 times, mostly in France. | 10 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Mate
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Mate Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Mate over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Mate
- Pronunciation MAH-tay
Sibling Names for Mate
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Mate — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Mate
How popular is the name Mate?
In 2023, Mate was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Mate a girl's or a boy's name?
Mate is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Mate?
Mate has 2 syllables.
When was Mate most popular?
Mate peaked in 2018, when 13 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.