Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Maty since 1995
Babies named Maty per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 40 |
| 2010s | 41 |
| 2020s | 30 |
Meaning & origin
Maty is a rare and modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1995, with its peak usage coming that same year. As of 2025, it ranks 14,942, with approximately 1 in 321,453 newborns given the name, indicating very infrequent use. Its trajectory has remained stable over recent years. The name likely emerged as a feminine diminutive or a fresh spelling of more established names like Matty or Mattie, fitting a trend of short, informal-sounding girls' names ending in 'y'. Though not recorded in any top states, Maty represents a modern naming style that prioritizes uniqueness and simplicity.
Maty is a modern diminutive or variant likely derived from names like Matilda (from Germanic 'maht' meaning 'might' and 'hild' meaning 'battle') or Martha (from Aramaic 'lady'), or as a respelling of Marty (from Martin, a Latin name from Mars). Its use as an independent given name emerged in English-speaking countries in the late 20th century.
“Maty” around the world
Where Maty 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: Mat
Sibling names for Maty
Names that share Maty's style, for a brother or sister.
