Total births
232
Boys' name · since 2005
Motty
Motty has 232 recorded births since 2005 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2024 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3513
- among boys today
- 232
- born since 2005
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Motty is the #3513 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 232 recorded since 2005.
Motty has 232 recorded births among boys since 2005, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #3513 as of the latest data, more common than 75% of boys, busiest in the 2020s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2005 to 2025.
- #3513 among boys today
- 232 born since 2005
- 2020s peak decade
- 75% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Motty is currently the #3513 boys' name in America, more common than 75% of boys - 232 born since 2005, peaking in the 2020s.
- #3513
- among boys today
- 232
- born since 2005
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
Motty vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3513
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 75% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Motty was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
33 babies were named Motty in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Motty compares
232 41th 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
Motty's all-time total is 37% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Motty | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 232 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 33 | 23 | 22,252 |
Motty's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Motty's SSA record in two at 2017 and the more recent half accounts for 70% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 30%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2007, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 33, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Motty at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#3,513
Active since
2005
Motty popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2005–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Motty by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Motty's strongest decade.
125 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Motty births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 19
2000s
19 births
- 2010s
2010s
88 births
- 2020s
2020s
125 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 125 births (54% of all-time use).
Motty by state
Where Motty concentrates geographically, total births since 2005
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 129 | 55.6% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 5 | 2.2% |
New York share of Motty's total US births 55.6%
Even split
129 of 232 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Motty? ▼
232 babies have been named Motty since 2005. It currently ranks #3513 among boys. The peak year was 2024 with 33 births.
When was Motty most popular? ▼
Motty was most popular in the 2020s decade with 125 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Motty most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Motty are New York (129 births), New Jersey (5 births).
How long has the name Motty been used? ▼
Motty has been recorded in Social Security data since 2005, spanning 21 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Motty? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Motley, Motaz, Moti, Mott, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Motty's data
- New York records the most Mottys (129 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Motty
Nearby Names Like Motty
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Motty
Motley Boy
#4063 145 births
Motaz Boy
#13389 57 births
Moti Boy
38 births
Mott Boy
29 births
Motti Boy
15 births
Compare Motty side by side: Motty vs Motley Motty vs Motaz Motty vs Moti
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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, 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. "Motty: #3513 Boys' Name - 232 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/motty. 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 Motty 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.