Mateo

Boys

Best rank #12 (2023) · ranked in 10 years

Mateo climbed onto the charts in 2016 and stayed listed for 10 years, topping out at #12 in 2023.

It climbed from #86 in 2016 to #14 in 2025.

The latest tally (2025) puts Mateo at #14.

At its peak year of 2023, Mateo was given to 11,311 newborns.

Mateo was most popular around 2023, making it characteristic of the 2020s generation.

Rank by year

11020201620212025
  1. 20251411,057
  2. 20241311,355
  3. 20231211,311
  4. 20221910,402
  5. 2021259,187
  6. 2020299,015
  7. 2019399,022
  8. 2018518,221
  9. 2017617,783
  10. 2016866,559

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Origin & meaning

Mateo is the Spanish form of Matthew, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Matityahu, meaning "gift of God". The name shares its root with the Italian Matteo and the biblical figure Matthew, one of the twelve apostles and traditional author of a Gospel.

Notable people named Mateo

  • Mateo Arias - American actor and musician known for playing Jerry Martinez on Disney XD's Kickin' It
  • Mateo Kovačić - Croatian professional footballer who has played for Real Madrid and Manchester City

Mateo has risen sharply in US popularity over the past two decades, driven largely by its widespread use among Hispanic and Latino families and the broader trend toward Spanish-language given names.

Frequently asked questions

Is Mateo a popular name?
Mateo reached a best rank of #12 in 2023 and has charted in 10 years.
Where does Mateo rank now?
In the most recent data (2025), Mateo ranks #14.
Is Mateo a boy or girl name?
It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.
When was Mateo most popular?
Mateo peaked around 2023.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)