Matthew
5 countries#32 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Matthew was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,659,655 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #32 · peaked in 1983 with 50,526 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
100,450 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #66 · peaked in 1997 with 8,362 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
79,713 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #123 · peaked in 1997 with 7,443 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
14,458 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #79 · peaked in 1997 with 509 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
6,279 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #61 · peaked in 1998 with 429 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
4,596 births recorded 1956–2022 · currently #446 · peaked in 2012 with 208 births
Most common in: Hauts-de-Seine, Paris, Seine-et-Marne, Rhône, Yvelines
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Matthew’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #5 | — |
| 2007 | #9 | ↓4 |
| 2008 | #10 | ↓1 |
| 2009 | #13 | ↓3 |
| 2010 | #16 | ↓3 |
| 2011 | #12 | ↑4 |
| 2012 | #12 | — |
| 2013 | #15 | ↓3 |
| 2014 | #16 | ↓1 |
| 2015 | #15 | ↑1 |
| 2016 | #15 | — |
| 2017 | #16 | ↓1 |
| 2018 | #20 | ↓4 |
| 2019 | #23 | ↓3 |
| 2020 | #30 | ↓7 |
| 2021 | #36 | ↓6 |
| 2022 | #39 | ↓3 |
| 2023 | #32 | ↑7 |
| 2024 | #33 | ↓1 |
| 2025 | #32 | ↑1 |
Frequently asked questions about Matthew
Is Matthew a popular name?
Yes — Matthew currently ranks #32 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Matthew more common for boys or girls?
Matthew is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Matthew most popular?
Matthew peaked in 1983 in United States, with 50,526 recorded births that year.
Is Matthew rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Matthew’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #116 in 1880 to #32 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Matthew?
At least 1,764,701 babies have been recorded with the name Matthew across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Matthew popular in more than one country?
Yes — Matthew appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Matthew?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Matthew include Alexander, Owen, Luke, Thomas.
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