Will my child share the name Matin with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 11 UK babies named Matin per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Matin in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Matin becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Matin is declining: down 819 places since 2020, to #2,133 in 2025. It peaked at #1,314 in 2020.

Is Matin a good choice for a distinctive name?

Matin 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 Matin a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Matin is a distinctive choice, ranked #2133 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Matin in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Matin

Matin has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1358 places in five years. It was most popular in 2020 at #1314 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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