Masculine dossier · first seen 1994
Matisse
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2021
Peak births
28
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Matisse
How many people are named Matisse?
An estimated 358 living Americans are named Matisse.
How rare is Matisse?
Matisse is very rare among babies today, with 16 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 42.9% from its 2021 peak.
How old is the typical Matisse?
The median age of a living American named Matisse is approximately 10 years, with most bearers falling between 4 and 19 years old.
Is Matisse still popular?
Yes — Matisse is currently rising in popularity, with 16 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.8× higher than the previous decade.
1994Peak 20212025
Peak year
2021
Decline from peak
42.9%
2025
16
All-time
362