Mathew
A male given name from Hebrew, of occasional usage, variant of Matthew.
Every Mathew since 1880 — 77,745 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mathew
Mathew is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #975 in 2025 with 235 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 77,745 American babies have been named Mathew. Its peak came in 1990, when 2,184 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Mathew stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mathew year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 235 | #975 |
| 2024 | — | — | 246 | #938 |
| 2023 | — | — | 259 | #899 |
| 2022 | — | — | 271 | #878 |
| 2021 | — | — | 315 | #783 |
| 2020 | — | — | 352 | #713 |
| 2019 | — | — | 389 | #670 |
| 2018 | — | — | 479 | #578 |
| 2017 | — | — | 503 | #553 |
| 2016 | — | — | 565 | #524 |
| 2015 | — | — | 628 | #477 |
| 2014 | — | — | 625 | #466 |
| 2013 | — | — | 674 | #432 |
| 2012 | — | — | 656 | #427 |
| 2011 | — | — | 691 | #408 |
| 2010 | — | — | 700 | #402 |
| 2009 | — | — | 799 | #380 |
| 2008 | — | — | 833 | #370 |
| 2007 | — | — | 926 | #347 |
| 2006 | — | — | 1,011 | #317 |
| 2005 | — | — | 1,093 | #301 |
| 2004 | — | — | 1,092 | #291 |
| 2003 | — | — | 1,125 | #279 |
| 2002 | — | — | 1,121 | #274 |
| 2001 | — | — | 1,272 | #259 |
| 2000 | 5 | #16,664 | 1,343 | #252 |
| 1995 | — | — | 1,600 | #192 |
| 1990 | 10 | #8,285 | 2,174 | #148 |
| 1985 | 17 | #4,577 | 1,880 | #148 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,713 | 1,334 | #183 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,662 | 1,125 | #198 |
| 1970 | — | — | 829 | #265 |
| 1965 | — | — | 443 | #367 |
| 1960 | — | — | 336 | #438 |
| 1955 | — | — | 175 | #557 |
| 1950 | — | — | 88 | #734 |
| 1945 | — | — | 90 | #638 |
| 1940 | — | — | 89 | #633 |
| 1935 | — | — | 90 | #621 |
| 1930 | — | — | 120 | #551 |
| 1925 | — | — | 163 | #476 |
| 1920 | — | — | 207 | #411 |
| 1915 | — | — | 204 | #376 |
| 1910 | — | — | 53 | #349 |
| 1905 | — | — | 36 | #343 |
| 1900 | — | — | 57 | #272 |
| 1895 | — | — | 33 | #323 |
| 1890 | — | — | 43 | #266 |
| 1885 | — | — | 34 | #288 |
| 1880 | — | — | 60 | #204 |
Famous people named Mathew
- Mathew Brady Social activist · 1822–1896
- Mathew Knowles Musician · b. 1952
- Mathew St. Patrick Actor · b. 1968
- Mathew Belcher Athlete · b. 1982
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mathew mean?
A male given name from Hebrew, of occasional usage, variant of Matthew.
How popular is the name Mathew in 2025?
Mathew ranked #975 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 235 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mathew?
77,745 babies have been named Mathew in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mathew most popular?
Mathew peaked in 1990, when 2,184 newborns received the name.
Is Mathew a boy or girl name?
Mathew is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mathew rising or falling?
Mathew is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mathew?
Well-known people named Mathew include Mathew Brady (social activist), Mathew Knowles (musician), Mathew St. Patrick (actor).