Matix
An invented name with no clear origin or meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 605 living Americans carry the first name Matix. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Matix today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Matix births was 2010 (49 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Matix. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
605
~ 1 in 566,536 Americans
Peak year
2010
49 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,708
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Matix: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Matix from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 374 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Matix by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Matix during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Matix' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Arizona, Utah recorded the most babies named Matix, while Colorado, Utah, Arizona recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 69 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Matix
The name Matix is believed to have its origins in the ancient language of Phoenician, which was spoken in the region of modern-day Lebanon and Syria. The name is thought to be derived from the Phoenician word "matiqa," which means "gift" or "present." This suggests that the name Matix was initially bestowed upon children as a way of expressing gratitude for their birth or as a symbolic representation of the joy they brought to their parents.
The earliest recorded use of the name Matix dates back to the 5th century BCE, when it appeared in a collection of Phoenician inscriptions found in the ancient city of Byblos. These inscriptions provide evidence that the name was in circulation among the Phoenician population during this time period.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Matix. One of the earliest was Matix of Sidon (c. 460 BCE - 420 BCE), a renowned Phoenician philosopher and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of geometry. His work laid the foundation for many of the mathematical principles that would later be explored by the ancient Greeks.
In the 3rd century BCE, Matix the Elder was a prominent scholar and historian from the city of Tyre. His writings, though largely lost to time, are believed to have provided valuable insights into the culture and traditions of the Phoenician people.
During the Roman era, Matix Aurelius (c. 120 CE - 180 CE) was a highly respected lawyer and orator who served as a legal advisor to several Roman emperors. His eloquence and mastery of rhetoric earned him a reputation as one of the most skilled orators of his time.
In the Middle Ages, Matix of Arles (c. 1050 CE - 1120 CE) was a Benedictine monk and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Latin literature and theology. His writings on the interpretation of sacred texts were widely influential during this period.
Another notable figure was Matix ibn Abi al-Wafa (c. 1200 CE - 1270 CE), an Arab mathematician and astronomer from Baghdad. His work on trigonometry and the development of algebraic techniques laid the groundwork for many subsequent advancements in these fields.
While the name Matix has its roots in ancient Phoenician culture, its use has persisted throughout various eras and across different regions of the world. The individuals mentioned above represent just a few examples of the historical figures who have carried this name, each leaving their mark on the fields of philosophy, mathematics, law, literature, and science.
People
Matix + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Matix as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Matix: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Matix?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 605 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Matix going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 566,536 US residents.
Is Matix a common name?
We classify Matix as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 610 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Matix most popular?
The single biggest year for Matix was 2010, when 49 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Matix is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Matix a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Matix in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.