Matthan Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationMAT-han / /ˈmæθən/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: gift of God; English: variant of Matthew
Historical & Cultural Background
Matthan is derived from the Hebrew name Matityahu, which means 'gift of God.' It is a variant of Matthew, a name that has biblical significance. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in Jewish and Christian communities. In English-speaking countries, it has gained popularity as a unique alternative to Matthew.
Trend Summary
Matthan is a less common name in the U.S., with limited popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Matthan
- Matthaniel
International Variants
- Matthias (Greek)
- Matteo (Italian)
- Matías (Spanish)
Famous people named Matthan
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Fictional characters named Matthan
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Matthan was first seen in the United States in 1980. Matthan has ranked as high as #1332 nationally, which occurred in 2011, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Matthan has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Matthan
No state data available for this year.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 7 |