Total births
362
Unisex name · since 1994
Matisse
Since 1994, U.S. Social Security records show 362 babies named Matisse, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4269
- among boys today
- 362
- born since 1994
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other boys
362 babies have been named Matisse since 1994, making it today's #4269 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Matisse has been recorded 362 times among boys since 1994, currently ranked #4269 nationally and more common than 70% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2020s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1994 to 2025.
- #4269 among boys today
- 362 born since 1994
- 2020s peak decade
- 70% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Matisse is currently the #4269 unisex name in America, more common than 70% of boys - 362 born since 1994, peaking in the 2020s.
- #4269
- among boys today
- 362
- born since 1994
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other boys
Matisse vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4269
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 70% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Matisse was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
28 babies were named Matisse in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Matisse compares
362 Top 50% higher than 50% of 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
Matisse's all-time total is 1% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Matisse | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 362 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 28 | 23 | 22,252 |
Matisse's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Matisse's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 65% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 35%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1994, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 28, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Matisse at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#4,269
Active since
1994
Matisse popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1994–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Matisse popularity over time - girls
220 total births recorded since 1988 (Matisse as girls' name)
Matisse by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Matisse's strongest decade.
135 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Matisse births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 12
1990s
12 births
- 2000s
2000s
95 births
- 2010s
2010s
120 births
- 2020s
2020s
135 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 135 births (37% of all-time use).
Matisse by state
Where Matisse concentrates geographically, total births since 1994
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 62 | 17.1% |
| #2 | New York | | 5 | 1.4% |
California share of Matisse's total US births 17.1%
Even split
62 of 362 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Matisse? ▼
362 babies have been named Matisse since 1994. It currently ranks #4269 among boys. The peak year was 2021 with 28 births.
When was Matisse most popular? ▼
Matisse was most popular in the 2020s decade with 135 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Matisse most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Matisse are California (62 births), New York (5 births).
Is Matisse a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Matisse is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 362 births, and as a girl's name it has 220 births.
How long has the name Matisse been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Matisse since 1994 -- 32 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Matisse? ▼
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 Matisse's data
- California records the most Matisses (62 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Matisse
Nearby Names Like Matisse
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Matisse
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 Matisse side by side: Matisse vs Matthew Matisse vs Mateo Matisse vs Mathew
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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, 1994–2025 (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. "Matisse: #4269 Unisex Name - 362 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/matisse. 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 Matisse 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.