Total births
100
Boys' name · since 1880
Math
Since 1880, U.S. Social Security records show 100 babies named Math, peaking in 1915. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 100
- total births
- 1880–1934
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
Math is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 100 have been recorded since 1880.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Math has been recorded 100 times among boys since 1880, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 1934.
- 100 total births
- 1880–1934 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
100 boys have been named Math since 1880, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1934.
- 100
- total births
- 1880–1934
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Math was born in this single decade.
1915
Single peak year
9 babies were named Math in 1915 - its busiest year on record.
Math's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Math splits its recorded history at 1915: 56% of all births land in the more recent half, 44% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1881 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1915 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Math at a glance
Last recorded 1934Peak year
1915
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1880
Math popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–1934
- Peak year (1915)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Math by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Math's strongest decade.
30 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Math births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s
1880s
18 births
- 1890s
1890s
20 births
- 1910s
1910s
26 births
- 1920s
1920s
30 births
- 1930s 6
1930s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 30 births (30% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Math? ▼
Since 1880, Social Security records show 100 babies named Math. The most recent recorded year was 1934. Its busiest year on record was 1915, with 9 births.
When was Math most popular? ▼
Math was most popular in the 1920s decade with 30 total births. The single peak year was 1915.
How long has the name Math been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Math since 1880 -- 55 years through the most recent 1934 data.
What names are similar to Math? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Matthew, Mateo, Mathew, Matteo, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Math's data
- Math's decade-level peak was the 1920s (30 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1930s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Math
Nearby Names Like Math
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Math
Matthew Boy
#33 1,654,075 births
Mateo Boy
#7 126,693 births
Mathew Boy
#936 77,538 births
Matteo Boy
#138 33,483 births
Matias Boy
#159 25,387 births
Compare Math side by side: Math vs Matthew Math vs Mateo Math vs Mathew
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1880–1934 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Math: Baby Name Since 1880 - 100 Births, Peak 1915." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/math. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Math draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.