Mateo
boy name#8 in 2025Mateo entered the US charts in 1904, peaked at #6 in 2023, ranks #8 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1904–2025
#8
rank today
#6
peak (2023)
11,045
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1205 |
| 1910s | #2234 |
| 1920s | #2126 |
| 1930s | #2287 |
| 1940s | #2272 |
| 1950s | #2314 |
| 1960s | #2246 |
| 1970s | #1776 |
| 1980s | #1771 |
| 1990s | #1036 |
| 2000s | #313 |
| 2010s | #99 |
| 2020s | #11 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Mateo has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 125,000 people named Mateo are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mateo is a kid of about 4 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mateo in 2025?
- Mateo ranks #8 among US boy names in 2025, with 11,045 babies given the name.
- When was the name Mateo most popular?
- Mateo peaked in 2023, reaching #6 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Mateo with classmates?
- Roughly 1 in 6 classrooms will have a Mateo.
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