Matin
Meaningfirm, strong · Arabic
- US rank
- #7,194
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #5,215 in 2022
11 babies were named Matin in the US in 2025. It has climbed 308 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1989–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Matin you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 156,250 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Matin, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Matin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMatin first shows up in US birth records in 1989, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 36 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2022, when it reached #5,215.
- TrendMatin has climbed 308 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,194. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Arabic, Matin means “firm, strong”.
About the name Matin
Matin is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “firm, strong”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-tin”. US birth records list Matin for boys from 1989 to 2025, in 34 of those 37 years. Its best year was 2022, when it ranked #5,215 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,194, with 11 babies.
Origin:Arabic names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.0 | 250,000 boys |
| 1990s | 2.7 | 367,647 boys |
| 2000s | 4.2 | 238,663 boys |
| 2010s | 5.5 | 180,180 boys |
| 2020s | 7.3 | 136,674 boys |
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Malcolm · devotee of Saint Columba
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Boy name: Ibrahim · father of many
Questions about the name Matin
What does the name Matin mean?
Matin means “firm, strong” in Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Matin?
Matin has Arabic roots in our records. Other Arabic names include Caleb, Silas, Aaron.
Is Matin a boy or girl name?
Matin is a boy name.
How popular is the name Matin?
Matin ranked #7,194 for US boys in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 2022 (#5,215).