Mather
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,697 in 1928
0 babies were named Mather in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1916–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryMather first shows up in US birth records in 1916, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 109 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1928, when it reached #3,697.
About the name Mather
Mather is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-her”. US birth records list Mather for boys from 1916 to 2006, in 4 of those 91 years. Its best year was 1928, when it ranked #3,697 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2006, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.4 | 714,286 boys |
| 1920s | 1.0 | 1,020,408 boys |
| 2000s | 0.3 | 2,916,667 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Mather
What is the origin of the name Mather?
Mather has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Mather a boy or girl name?
Mather is a boy name.
How popular is the name Mather?
Mather is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2006. It peaked at #3,697 in 1928.