Total births
280
Boys' name · since 2003
Mathayus
Mathayus has 280 recorded births since 2003 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2019 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #6712
- among boys today
- 280
- born since 2003
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 53%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Mathayus is the #6712 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 280 recorded since 2003.
Social Security Administration records show Mathayus recorded 280 times among boys since 2003, holding rank #6712 nationally today, ahead of 53% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2003 to 2025.
- #6712 among boys today
- 280 born since 2003
- 2010s peak decade
- 53% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Mathayus is currently the #6712 boys' name in America, more common than 53% of boys - 280 born since 2003, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6712
- among boys today
- 280
- born since 2003
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 53%
- more common than other boys
Mathayus vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6712
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 53% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Mathayus was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
21 babies were named Mathayus in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Mathayus compares
280 44th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Mathayus's all-time total is 24% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mathayus | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 280 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 21 | 23 | 22,252 |
Mathayus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Mathayus splits its recorded history at 2015: 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 2006 (6 births) -- compare that against the 2019 peak of 21 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Mathayus at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2019
Current rank
#6,712
Active since
2003
Mathayus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2003–2025
- Peak year (2019)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Mathayus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Mathayus's strongest decade.
125 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Mathayus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
71 births
- 2010s
2010s
125 births
- 2020s
2020s
84 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 125 births (45% of all-time use).
Mathayus by state
Where Mathayus concentrates geographically, total births since 2003
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 5 | 1.8% |
Texas share of Mathayus's total US births 1.8%
5 of 280 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mathayus? ▼
Mathayus has been given to 280 babies in the U.S. since 2003, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #6712 as of the latest data. 21 babies were born in 2019, its single highest year.
When was Mathayus most popular? ▼
Mathayus was most popular in the 2010s decade with 125 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Mathayus most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mathayus are Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Mathayus been used? ▼
Mathayus has been recorded in Social Security data since 2003, spanning 23 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Mathayus? ▼
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 Mathayus's data
- Mathayus's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (125 total births) through the 2020s (84) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Mathayuss (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- 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 Mathayus
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mathayus
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Mateo Boy
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Mathew Boy
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Matteo Boy
#138 33,483 births
Matias Boy
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Compare Mathayus side by side: Mathayus vs Matthew Mathayus vs Mateo Mathayus vs Mathew
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 2003–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Mathayus: #6712 Boys' Name - 280 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mathayus. 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 Mathayus 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 June 2026.