Mates
Pronunciation: [ m-AYTS ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Mates first appeared in US Social Security records in 2016.
Over 16 babies have been named Mates in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mates is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #36,378 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #36,378
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Mates
Mates is a boy name .
Mates is currently ranked #36,378 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mates include Mat, May, Maie, and Matkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Mates include Mateo, Mateus . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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