How popular is the name Mathews in 2025?

Mathews is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Mathews most popular?

Mathews peaked in 1901, reaching #858 among US boy names.

Mathews will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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Mathews entered the US charts in 1896, peaked at #858 in 1901, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#858

peak (1901)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

About 300 people named Mathews are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Mathews alive today was born around 1986, making them about 39 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Mathews in 2025?: Mathews is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Mathews most popular?: Mathews peaked in 1901, reaching #858 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Mathews with classmates?: Mathews will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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