boy's name
Matheson
MATH-ih-sun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 161
Matheson is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2005, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 2000.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Matheson 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 | 61 |
| 2010s | 56 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 15 |
How Popular Is Matheson?
In 2024, Matheson was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Matheson 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 Matheson
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Matheson over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Matheson
- English MATH-ih-sun
Sibling Names for Matheson
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Matheson — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Matheson
How popular is the name Matheson?
In 2024, Matheson was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Matheson a girl's or a boy's name?
Matheson is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Matheson?
Matheson has 3 syllables.
When was Matheson most popular?
Matheson peaked in 2005, when 10 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.