Holding steady.
Popularity of Mathan since 1975
Babies named Mathan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 54 |
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 24 |
| 2010s | 32 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Mathan is an uncommon name in the United States, first recorded in 1975. It reached its peak popularity in 1984, but has never broken into the top 1000. The name's trajectory has been stable, indicating consistent but very low usage over the decades. Its origins are debated, with connections to both Irish and Tamil roots, reflecting the diverse cultural influences in modern naming. While the name has not been associated with any top states, it appears as a spelling variant or modern coinage, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive name with multicultural undertones.
Mathan may be a variant of the Irish name Mathan, derived from the Gaelic 'máthair' meaning 'mother', but this is uncertain. It also appears as a Tamil name (மதன்) meaning 'great' or 'skilled', and as an anglicized form of the Indian name Mathan. The name has been recorded in the United States since the 1970s, primarily as a modern coinage or a spelling variant.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mat, Manny
Sibling names for Mathan
Names that share Mathan's style, for a brother or sister.
