diff --git a/src/lib/radio/radio.md b/src/lib/radio/radio.md
index 099e77ef3d4..8a999eb056c 100644
--- a/src/lib/radio/radio.md
+++ b/src/lib/radio/radio.md
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-`<mat-radio>` provides the same functionality as a native `<input type="radio">` enhanced with
+`<mat-radio-button>` provides the same functionality as a native `<input type="radio">` enhanced with
 Material Design styling and animations.
 
 <!-- example(radio-overview) -->