Matthew
boy name#32 in 2025Matthew entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #2 in 1995, ranks #32 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#32
rank today
#2
peak (1995)
7,003
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #130 |
| 1890s | #140 |
| 1900s | #167 |
| 1910s | #152 |
| 1920s | #172 |
| 1930s | #201 |
| 1940s | #193 |
| 1950s | #113 |
| 1960s | #42 |
| 1970s | #11 |
| 1980s | #3 |
| 1990s | #3 |
| 2000s | #6 |
| 2010s | #16 |
| 2020s | #34 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Matthew has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 1,536,000 people named Matthew are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Matthew alive today was born around 1987, making them about 38 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Matthew in 2025?
- Matthew ranks #32 among US boy names in 2025, with 7,003 babies given the name.
- When was the name Matthew most popular?
- Matthew peaked in 1995, reaching #2 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Matthew with classmates?
- Roughly 1 in 10 classrooms will have a Matthew.
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