Will my child share the name Matt with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Matt per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Matt in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Matt becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Matt is declining: down 296 places since 2020, to #3,256 in 2025. It peaked at #362 in 1998.

Is Matt a good choice for a distinctive name?

Matt 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 Matt a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Matt is a distinctive choice, ranked #3256 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Matt in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Matt

Matt has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1183 places in five years. It was most popular in 1998 at #362 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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