Matraca, derived from Latin roots 'mater' and 'crescere,' signifies growth or increase, reflecting its origins as a term for 'mother earth.' It is a unisex name, though more commonly used for females, that embodies nurturing and vitality. The name Matraca has been adopted across various cultures worldwide, often in modified spellings such as Matraka or Matracia.
The name Matraca was quite popular in the early 1990s, with a peak of 43 births in 1991. However, its popularity declined afterwards, with only 7 births recorded in 1995. Overall, there were 85 babies named Matraca between 1990 and 1995.