boy's name
Matej
MAH-tay
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 392
Matej is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in 2005, when 12 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 2002.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Matej Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 53 |
| 2010s | 59 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 27 |
How Popular Is Matej?
In 2024, Matej was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Matej Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Matej
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Matej Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Matej over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Matej
- Pronunciation MAH-tay
Sibling Names for Matej
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Matej — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Matej
How popular is the name Matej?
In 2024, Matej was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Matej a girl's or a boy's name?
Matej is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Matej?
Matej has 2 syllables.
When was Matej most popular?
Matej peaked in 2005, when 12 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Matej a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Matej currently ranks #3,551 in the United States. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.