Total births
624
Boys' name · since 2005
Matix
Since 2005, U.S. Social Security records show 624 babies named Matix, peaking in 2010. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8737
- among boys today
- 624
- born since 2005
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 39%
- more common than other boys
Matix currently ranks #8737 among boys' names in America, with 624 babies recorded since 2005.
Social Security Administration records show Matix recorded 624 times among boys since 2005, holding rank #8737 nationally today, ahead of 39% 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 2005 to 2025.
- #8737 among boys today
- 624 born since 2005
- 2010s peak decade
- 39% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Matix is currently the #8737 boys' name in America, more common than 39% of boys - 624 born since 2005, peaking in the 2010s.
- #8737
- among boys today
- 624
- born since 2005
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 39%
- more common than other boys
Matix vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8737
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 39% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named Matix was born in this single decade.
2010
Single peak year
49 babies were named Matix in 2010 - its busiest year on record.
How Matix compares
624 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
Matix's all-time total is 70% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Matix | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 624 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 49 | 23 | 22,252 |
Matix's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Matix splits its recorded history at 2015: 41% of all births land in the more recent half, 59% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2024 (9 births) -- compare that against the 2010 peak of 49 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Matix at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2010
Current rank
#8,737
Active since
2005
Matix popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2005–2025
- Peak year (2010)
- 49
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Matix by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Matix's strongest decade.
374 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
Matix births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
150 births
- 2010s
2010s
374 births
- 2020s 100
2020s
100 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 374 births (60% of all-time use).
How Matix compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Matix's total volume
Matix vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Matix by state
Where Matix concentrates geographically, total births since 2005
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 218 | 34.9% |
| #2 | Arizona | | 38 | 6.1% |
| #3 | Utah | | 21 | 3.4% |
| #4 | Colorado | | 5 | 0.8% |
California share of Matix's total US births 34.9%
Even split
218 of 624 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Matix? ▼
Since 2005, Social Security records show 624 babies named Matix. Today it holds rank #8737 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2010, with 49 births.
When was Matix most popular? ▼
Matix was most popular in the 2010s decade with 374 total births. The single peak year was 2010.
Where is Matix most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Matix are California (218 births), Arizona (38 births), Utah (21 births).
How long has the name Matix been used? ▼
Matix has been recorded in Social Security data since 2005, spanning 21 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Matix? ▼
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 Matix's data
- Matix's decade-level peak was the 2010s (374 total births); usage has since declined to 100 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Matixs (218 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 Matix
Nearby Names Like Matix
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Matix
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 Matix side by side: Matix vs Matthew Matix vs Mateo Matix vs Mathew
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Matix
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, 2005–2025 (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. "Matix: #8737 Boys' Name - 624 Births, Peak 2010." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/matix. 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 Matix 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.