Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Mateo.
National Rank (2025)
#8
All-Time Peak Rank
#6 (2023)
Total U.S. Births
126,693
Unisex Distribution99.9% Boy / 0.1% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Mateo Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Mateo
According to SSA data, Mateo achieved its highest historical rank of #6 in 2023. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2024 with 11,349 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 119.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 60 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Mateo scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+119.6% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record11,349Births in 2024
Years in Top 100
11yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
60Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:5
1910s:63
1920s:162
1930s:102
1940s:112
1950s:116
1960s:102
1970s:285
1980s:370
1990s:2,010
2000s:10,490
2010s:50,604
2020s:62,272
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesMa-t-eo
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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