Matthieu
3 countries#459 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Matthieu was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
82,019 births recorded 1910–2022 · currently #459 · peaked in 1987 with 3,499 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Maritime, Yvelines
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,058 births recorded 1971–2025 · currently #7194 · peaked in 1998 with 36 births
Most common in: California, New York, Florida, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
131 births recorded 1996–2020 · peaked in 2006 with 13 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
131 births recorded 1996–2020 · peaked in 2006 with 13 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Matthieu’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #63 | — |
| 2004 | #68 | ↓5 |
| 2005 | #71 | ↓3 |
| 2006 | #76 | ↓5 |
| 2007 | #89 | ↓13 |
| 2008 | #110 | ↓21 |
| 2009 | #120 | ↓10 |
| 2010 | #133 | ↓13 |
| 2011 | #147 | ↓14 |
| 2012 | #165 | ↓18 |
| 2013 | #167 | ↓2 |
| 2014 | #175 | ↓8 |
| 2015 | #208 | ↓33 |
| 2016 | #237 | ↓29 |
| 2017 | #262 | ↓25 |
| 2018 | #290 | ↓28 |
| 2019 | #354 | ↓64 |
| 2020 | #350 | ↑4 |
| 2021 | #417 | ↓67 |
| 2022 | #459 | ↓42 |
Frequently asked questions about Matthieu
Is Matthieu a popular name?
Yes — Matthieu currently ranks #459 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Matthieu more common for boys or girls?
Matthieu is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Matthieu most popular?
Matthieu peaked in 1987 in France, with 3,499 recorded births that year.
Is Matthieu rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Matthieu’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #700 in 1910 to #459 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Matthieu?
At least 83,208 babies have been recorded with the name Matthieu across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Matthieu popular in more than one country?
Yes — Matthieu appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.