Declining since 2012, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Matthan since 1980
Babies named Matthan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 33 |
| 1990s | 54 |
| 2000s | 84 |
| 2010s | 95 |
| 2020s | 45 |
Meaning & origin
Matthan is a rare biblical name that has maintained a low but consistent presence in the United States since it first appeared in records in 1980. Its peak came in 2011, when it saw its highest usage, but it has been declining since 2012. In 2025, Matthan ranked 10,695, with about 1 in every 284,679 newborn boys receiving the name. The name has not appeared in any top state rankings, indicating its spread is thin across the country. As a variant of Mattan, it offers a distinctive alternative to more common names like Matthew, appealing to parents seeking a biblical name with a unique sound.
Matthan is a biblical name derived from the Hebrew mattan, meaning 'gift.' It appears in the New Testament as the grandfather of Joseph, husband of Mary. The name is a variant of Mattan, which occurs in the Old Testament. Matthan has been used sparingly in English-speaking countries, often as a distinctive alternative to Matthew.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Matt
Sibling names for Matthan
Names that share Matthan's style, for a brother or sister.
