Mate is a distinctive choice, ranked #4992 in 2023. Your child is likely to be the only Mate in their class.
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UK Rank 2023
#4992
About the Name Mate
Mate has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2264 places in five years. It was most popular in 2018 at #1786 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2008.
Mate is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Mate
Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Mate per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Mate in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Mate has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 2264 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1786 in 2018. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Mate is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
3
UK babies named Mate (2023)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 2264 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Mate
Likely around 1 other Mate in the class
UK Popularity (2008–2023)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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