Mathew
Meaninggift of God · English form of Matthew
- US rank
- #973
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #139 in 1984
235 babies were named Mathew in the US in 2025. It has dropped 262 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Mathew you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Mathew
Mathew Ryan
Australian association football player
Choose Mathew and your child shares a first name with Mathew Ryan, an Australian association football player. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Mathew, like who?” Mathew Ryan's Wikipedia article is available in 45 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 7,267 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Mathew, 235 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Mathew would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMathew has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Mathews, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1984, when it ranked #139. Today it's #973, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowMathew was 5.0× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 1,462 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 7,267.
- TrendMathew has slipped 262 places over the last five years and now sits at #973. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedMathew is most popular in Kentucky, where it ranks #625, followed by Florida (#633) and Massachusetts (#690). It's in the top 1,000 in 11 states.
- MeaningMathew is an English form of Matthew, which means “gift of God”. Our records link it to English and Hebrew roots.
About the name Mathew
Mathew is a boy name of English and Hebrew origin meaning “gift of God”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-hew”. US birth records list Mathew for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1984, when it ranked #139 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #973, with 235 babies.
Origin:English namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 431 | 2,321 boys |
| 1890s | 365 | 2,742 boys |
| 1900s | 285 | 3,509 boys |
| 1910s | 241 | 4,151 boys |
| 1920s | 158 | 6,331 boys |
| 1930s | 84 | 11,850 boys |
| 1940s | 59 | 16,915 boys |
| 1950s | 100 | 9,992 boys |
| 1960s | 247 | 4,044 boys |
| 1970s | 661 | 1,513 boys |
| 1980s | 1,007 | 993 boys |
| 1990s | 860 | 1,163 boys |
| 2000s | 533 | 1,876 boys |
| 2010s | 313 | 3,191 boys |
| 2020s | 162 | 6,179 boys |
Other spellings of Mathew
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Mathew
What does the name Mathew mean?
Mathew means “gift of God” in English, as a form of Matthew.
What is the origin of the name Mathew?
Mathew has English, Hebrew roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Mathew a boy or girl name?
Mathew is a boy name.
How popular is the name Mathew?
Mathew ranked #973 for US boys in 2025, given to 235 babies. Its best year was 1984 (#139).