Matti
Meaning
Finnish form of Matthew, from Hebrew "gift of God"; one of the most common names in Finnish history
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Matti has stayed rare in US records the whole time: no peak decade to name.
When you meet Matti
Most people given the name Matti in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Matti deep dive
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