Declining since 2008, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Matti since 1975
Babies named Matti per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 5 |
| 1980s | 73 | 16 |
| 1990s | 137 | 0 |
| 2000s | 239 | 16 |
| 2010s | 139 | 23 |
| 2020s | 68 | 17 |
Meaning & origin
Matti is a Finnish masculine given name that has seen modest use in the United States, with its peak popularity occurring in 2008. Since then, its usage has been steadily declining, with the name given to roughly 1 in every 160,727 babies as of 2025. The name has a 2000s decade revival and is most commonly found in families with Finnish or Scandinavian heritage. As a short form of Matthew, it carries the strong biblical meaning of 'gift of God' and maintains a timeless quality through its simplicity. While it has not seen widespread adoption across U.S. states, it remains a beloved choice in Finnish-speaking communities.
Matti is the Finnish form of Matthew, which derives from the Hebrew name Matityahu, meaning 'gift of God.' The name entered Finnish through Swedish influence and has been widely used in Finland since the 19th century. It is also a common given name in Estonia.
“Matti” around the world
Where Matti lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Matte, Mats
Sibling names for Matti
Names that share Matti's style, for a brother or sister.
