Will my child share the name Matej with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Matej per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Matej in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Matej becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Matej is declining: down 1,849 places since 2018, to #4,108 in 2023. It peaked at #1,483 in 2010.

Is Matej a good choice for a distinctive name?

Matej 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.

Is Matej a popular baby name in the United States?

Matej does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Matej is a distinctive choice, ranked #4108 in 2023. Your child is likely to be the only Matej in their class.

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UK Rank 2023

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About the Name Matej

Matej has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1849 places in five years. It was most popular in 2010 at #1483 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2005.

Matej is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Matej in their class.