Boy nameCurrently #5,353 in the USSteady
Matei
2 syllablesPeak year: 20195 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Matei's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Matei's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Matei |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 6 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 18 |
Matei through the decades
- Matei peaked in 2019, when 19 babies were named Matei in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Matei has risen 21% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Matei currently ranks #5,353 in the US and is holding steady.