Name meaning & stats
Matan
Matan. 863 US babies since 1940, peak 2018. Notable Matans are 1.6× over-represented as comedians.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2018
863 US babies were named Matan between 1940 and 2025.
Matan around the world
- England & Wales: 56 babies since 1996, peak 2021
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Matans end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 1.1× | Low · 4 people |
| Screenwriter | 1.4× | Low · 3 people |
| Comedian | 1.6× | Low · 3 people |
| Writer | 1.1× | Low · 2 people |
Among notable men who are comedians, Matans show up 1.6× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Other spellings
The most common spelling: 47% of Matans use it
- Matan 47%
- Mateen 35%
- Matin 18%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2018)