Mathieu
4 countries#315 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Mathieu was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
152,512 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #315 · peaked in 1986 with 6,916 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Bouches-du-Rhône, Hauts-de-Seine, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
2,416 births recorded 1955–2025 · currently #4857 · peaked in 2000 with 77 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Massachusetts
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
127 births recorded 1996–2018 · peaked in 1998 with 14 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
124 births recorded 1996–2018 · peaked in 2002 with 12 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
3 births recorded 1998–1998 · peaked in 1998 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Mathieu’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #38 | — |
| 2004 | #35 | ↑3 |
| 2005 | #39 | ↓4 |
| 2006 | #48 | ↓9 |
| 2007 | #56 | ↓8 |
| 2008 | #53 | ↑3 |
| 2009 | #58 | ↓5 |
| 2010 | #69 | ↓11 |
| 2011 | #76 | ↓7 |
| 2012 | #79 | ↓3 |
| 2013 | #91 | ↓12 |
| 2014 | #121 | ↓30 |
| 2015 | #131 | ↓10 |
| 2016 | #159 | ↓28 |
| 2017 | #183 | ↓24 |
| 2018 | #195 | ↓12 |
| 2019 | #233 | ↓38 |
| 2020 | #274 | ↓41 |
| 2021 | #316 | ↓42 |
| 2022 | #315 | ↑1 |
Frequently asked questions about Mathieu
Is Mathieu a popular name?
Yes — Mathieu currently ranks #315 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Mathieu more common for boys or girls?
Mathieu is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Mathieu most popular?
Mathieu peaked in 1986 in France, with 6,916 recorded births that year.
Is Mathieu rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Mathieu’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #110 in 1900 to #315 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Mathieu?
At least 155,055 babies have been recorded with the name Mathieu across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Mathieu popular in more than one country?
Yes — Mathieu appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Mathieu?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Mathieu include Martez, Maxen, Maysen.
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