Mateus
Every Mateus since 1994 — 994 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mateus
Mateus is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,824 in 2025 with 45 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 994 American babies have been named Mateus. Its peak came in 2007, when 52 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mateus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mateus year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 45 | #2,824 |
| 2024 | 41 | #3,028 |
| 2023 | 50 | #2,643 |
| 2022 | 38 | #3,195 |
| 2021 | 51 | #2,574 |
| 2020 | 41 | #2,910 |
| 2019 | 46 | #2,751 |
| 2018 | 49 | #2,600 |
| 2017 | 45 | #2,745 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3,099 |
| 2015 | 37 | #3,131 |
| 2014 | 41 | #2,871 |
| 2013 | 33 | #3,316 |
| 2012 | 29 | #3,680 |
| 2011 | 23 | #4,304 |
| 2010 | 39 | #2,989 |
| 2009 | 42 | #2,880 |
| 2008 | 47 | #2,661 |
| 2007 | 52 | #2,465 |
| 2006 | 33 | #3,285 |
| 2005 | 26 | #3,685 |
| 2004 | 30 | #3,262 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,453 |
| 2002 | 20 | #4,140 |
| 2001 | 20 | #4,065 |
| 2000 | 16 | #4,718 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,769 |
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Famous people named Mateus
- Mateus Galiano da Costa Soccer player · b. 1984
- Mateus dos Santos Castro Soccer player · b. 1994
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mateus in 2025?
Mateus ranked #2,824 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 45 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mateus?
994 babies have been named Mateus in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mateus most popular?
Mateus peaked in 2007, when 52 newborns received the name.
Is Mateus a boy or girl name?
Mateus is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mateus rising or falling?
Mateus is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mateus?
Well-known people named Mateus include Mateus Galiano da Costa (soccer player), Mateus dos Santos Castro (soccer player).