Mathan
Pronunciation: [ m-AYTH-uhn ]
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Mathan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 159 babies have been named Mathan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mathan is past its peak , currently ranked #27,563 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,563
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Mathan
Mathan is a boy name .
Mathan is currently ranked #27,563 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mathan include Mat, Math, Mathy, Mathie, May, Maie, and Matkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Mathan include Mathias, Matheo, Mathew, Matheus, Mathis . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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