Mat
Mat is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Gift of God.
Origin and history
Mat is a short variant of Matthew, derived from the Hebrew name Mattanyah. It historically functions as both an independent given name and an abbreviated form in English-speaking countries. In the United States, Mat is relatively rare as an official register name, far less common than Matt or Matthew.
Popularity in the United States
794 babies in the United States have been named Mat since 1880. It ranks #3882 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (50 %)
- KY (50 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 115 |
| 1890-1900 | 64 |
| 1900-1910 | 37 |
| 1910-1920 | 120 |
| 1920-1930 | 129 |
| 1930-1940 | 60 |
| 1940-1950 | 31 |
| 1950-1960 | 55 |
| 1960-1970 | 109 |
| 1970-1980 | 58 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 11 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Mat
- Mat Latos: baseball player, athlete
- Mat Kearney: musician, singer-songwriter
- Mat Hoffman: BMX rider, athlete
Fun facts
- Mat is a simplified single-T spelling of the much more common nickname Matt.
- Although rare on birth certificates, Mat has appeared in U.S. records consistently over the last century.