Matthew
Matthew first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1983, when 50,209 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 7,003.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Matthew popular?
Declining Matthew is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1983 peak.
| 2020s | 44,052 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 125,101 | |
| 2000s | 221,631 | |
| 1990s | 351,682 | |
| 1980s | 458,951 | |
| 1970s | 277,727 | |
| 1960s | 105,938 | |
| 1950s | 35,796 | |
| 1940s | 8,760 | |
| 1930s | 6,255 | |
| 1920s | 8,566 | |
| 1910s | 6,228 | |
| 1900s | 1,188 | |
| 1890s | 1,132 | |
| 1880s | 1,068 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Matthew mean?
English form of the Hebrew name Mattityahu (Mattathias), from mattath 'gift' + yah, a short form of the divine name Yahweh. The structure is 'gift of God': 'gift' + the name of God.
Nicknames for Matthew
- Matt
- Matty
Variants & spellings
- Mathew
- Matteo
- Mathieu
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Matthew mean?
Matthew means gift of Yahweh. English form of the Hebrew name Mattityahu (Mattathias), from mattath 'gift' + yah, a short form of the divine name Yahweh. The structure is 'gift of God': 'gift' + the name of God.
What is the origin of the name Matthew?
Matthew is of hebrew origin.
How do you pronounce Matthew?
Matthew is pronounced “MATH-yoo.”
Is Matthew a boy or a girl name?
Matthew is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Matthew a popular name right now?
Matthew is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1983 peak.
How popular is the name Matthew?
In 2025, Matthew ranked #32 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Matthew most popular?
Matthew was most popular in 1983, when about 50,209 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Matthew?
Common nicknames for Matthew include Matt, Matty.
What names are similar to Matthew?
Names similar to Matthew include Mark, Luke, Thomas, Andrew.
What names go well with Matthew?
hebrew names that pair well with Matthew include James, Michael, John, David, Mary.