Mate
Pronunciation: [ m-AYT ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Mate first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 75 babies have been named Mate in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mate is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,574 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,574
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Alternative Spellings
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View all →Modern English origin
"undulating; like a wave"
#15,762 in US
Medieval English origin
"tax collector, rent farmer"
#15,625 in US
Greek origin
"of Zeus (through Dionysus etymology)"
#15,478 in US
Arabic origin
"title of the Prophet Muhammad"
#15,573 in US
Latin via French origin
"related to John (God is gracious)"
#15,374 in US
Old English via American creation origin
"beloved darling"
#15,693 in US
English (nautical) origin
"controlled release"
#15,706 in US
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis