unisex name · in the US
Matti
MAT-ee or mah-TEE
- Origin Finnish
- Gender Unisex (US)
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 1,175
Matti is a unisex name in the United States, with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 57% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2025 it was given to 10 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Matti is a name of Finnish origin.
- Peaked in 2008, when 34 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- Today about 1 in 331,565 babies in the United States is given this name.
- First appears in US birth records in 1975.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Matti Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 89 |
| 1990s | 137 |
| 2000s | 255 |
| 2010s | 162 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 85 |
How Popular Is Matti?
In 2025, Matti was given to 10 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Where Matti 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 Matti
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Matti Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Matti over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Boys' or Girls' Name?
Matti is used differently depending on where you are. Each figure is the share of babies given the name who were girls, over the last ten years of that country's records.
- United States Both 84% girls · 143 babies
- France Boys' 0% girls · 140 babies
How to Say Matti
- Pronunciation MAT-ee or mah-TEE
Sibling Names for Matti
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Matti — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Matti
How popular is the name Matti?
In 2025, Matti was given to 10 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Is Matti a girl's or a boy's name?
Matti is used for both girls and boys. About 57% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Matti?
Matti has 2 syllables.
When was Matti most popular?
Matti peaked in 2008, when 34 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Matti a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Matti currently ranks #2,970 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.