Fun Facts About the Name Matin
- 325 babies named Matin: U.S. records list 325 babies given the name Matin from 1880 through 2025.
What Does the Name Matin Mean?
Matin is a masculine given name of Arabic origin meaning 'firm,' 'solid,' 'strong,' or 'steadfast.' It comes from the Arabic adjective matīn (متين), from the root m-t-n, which carries the sense of firmness, solidity, and durability. In Persian, the name is written متین and has the same meaning. In Islamic tradition, al-Matīn is one of the names of God, meaning 'the Firm' or 'the Steadfast'; personal names are sometimes formed from such attributes without the article al-. Matin is not related to the English word matin ('morning'), which comes from Latin matutinus, nor to Martin, which comes from Latin Martinus.
Matin Name History & Origins
The Arabic root m-t-n is old and appears in classical Arabic. The adjective matīn occurs in the Qur'an at 51:58, where God is described as dhū al-quwwati al-matīn, often translated 'Possessor of strength, the Firm.' The same word appears in the list of divine names as al-Matīn. Because Arabic and Persian naming traditions often use words with religious or ethical meaning as personal names, matīn came into use as a given name.
In Persian, Matin (متین) is an established masculine name. The Turkish form Metin derives from the same Arabic adjective, while Matin is the usual Persian and Arabic transliteration. In South Asian Muslim communities, the spelling Mateen is also common for the same name.
How Popular is the Name Matin?
Matin has historically been an exceptionally rare given name in the United States, remaining well outside the national mainstream. It saw its highest recorded annual births in 2022. Its best rank was #5,347 in 2022.
U.S. name popularity from 1880-2025, based on SSA data. Rank shows how the name compares with other names - lower numbers mean greater popularity. Births shows how many babies received the name each year.
| Year | Rank | Births | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #7,499 | 11 | 0.0006% |
| 2024 | #6,334 | 14 | 0.0008% |
| 2023 | #8,682 | 9 | 0.0005% |
| 2022 | #5,347 | 18 | 0.0010% |
| 2021 | #6,216 | 14 | 0.0008% |
| 2020 | #7,877 | 10 | 0.0006% |
| 2019 | #6,297 | 14 | 0.0008% |
| 2018 | #5,696 | 16 | 0.0009% |
| 2017 | #6,542 | 13 | 0.0007% |
| 2016 | #8,576 | 9 | 0.0005% |
| 2015 | #8,465 | 9 | 0.0005% |
| 2014 | #6,508 | 13 | 0.0007% |
| 2013 | #11,669 | 6 | 0.0003% |
| 2012 | #9,406 | 8 | 0.0004% |
| 2011 | #8,531 | 9 | 0.0005% |
| 2010 | #10,373 | 7 | 0.0004% |
| 2009 | #11,947 | 6 | 0.0003% |
| 2008 | #8,765 | 9 | 0.0004% |
| 2007 | #7,975 | 10 | 0.0005% |
| 2006 | #13,323 | 5 | 0.0002% |
| 2005 | #6,942 | 11 | 0.0006% |
| 2004 | #7,955 | 9 | 0.0005% |
| 2003 | #8,345 | 8 | 0.0004% |
| 2002 | #9,057 | 7 | 0.0004% |
| 2001 | #6,773 | 10 | 0.0005% |
| 2000 | #7,207 | 9 | 0.0005% |
| 1999 | #7,618 | 8 | 0.0004% |
| 1998 | #7,298 | 8 | 0.0004% |
| 1997 | #7,049 | 8 | 0.0004% |
| 1994 | #6,171 | 9 | 0.0005% |
| 1993 | #9,650 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 1992 | #6,486 | 8 | 0.0004% |
| 1990 | #6,909 | 7 | 0.0003% |
| 1989 | #6,025 | 8 | 0.0004% |
Name popularity over more than a century, based on Social Security Administration data. Gaps in the chart indicate years when the name does not appear in the published records.
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How the Name Matin Shapes Your Personality and Life?
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Creative and outgoing, you are always looking for an opportunity to show your abilities, especially before audience. You are very flexible and like to feel appreciated. You are looking for chances to mix with others socially and to communicate your ideas. You like to talk and can easily relate to different cultures and concepts. The biggest challenge for you is uncertainty. Easily getting bored, you can move from one job to another, switch projects and lovers. The high creative force can lead you either to happiness or unhappiness. If you understand your goals, if you can make major decisions in life and follow it directly and straight up without worry and uncertainty, you are able to achieve great heights.
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