Mathew
girl nameMathew entered the US charts in 1973, peaked at #4455 in 1985, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1973–2025
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rank today
#4455
peak (1985)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #7059 |
| 1980s | #6631 |
| 1990s | #9574 |
| 2000s | #15031 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Mathew are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mathew alive today was born around 1985, making them about 40 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mathew in 2025?
- Mathew is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Mathew most popular?
- Mathew peaked in 1985, reaching #4455 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Mathew with classmates?
- Mathew will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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