Holding steady.
Popularity of Math since 1880
Babies named Math per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1915, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Math's real moment was 1880.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 18 |
| 1890s | 20 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 26 |
| 1920s | 30 |
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Math is an exceptionally rare name in U.S. records. It first appeared in 1880 with just a handful of births, and its peak year was also 1880, after which it effectively disappeared from the data. The name has no recorded incidence in recent decades, placing it far below the top 1000. Its trajectory is stable at an extremely low frequency, never experiencing a revival. No top states are associated with the name, reflecting its scattered usage. As a short form of Matthias or Matthew, Math carries the etymological weight of 'gift of God,' but its standalone use remains a curiosity for name enthusiasts rather than a practical choice.
Math is primarily used as an English short form of Matthias or Matthew, both derived from Hebrew Mattityahu meaning 'gift of God.' However, as a standalone name, it is rare and may also be a modern creation. Its recorded usage is minimal, with only a few occurrences in late 19th-century U.S. data.
Sibling names for Math
Names that share Math's style, for a brother or sister.
