Matthew
BoysBest rank #13 (2008) · ranked in 18 years
With a peak of #13 in 2008, Matthew appeared in the rankings across 2008-2025.
It eased from #13 in 2008 to #47 in 2025.
As of the latest count (2025), Matthew sits at #47.
At its peak year of 2008, Matthew was given to 17,627 newborns.
Matthew was most popular around 2008, making it characteristic of the 2000s generation.
Rank by year
Where Matthew is most popular
In 2025, Matthew was recorded in 51 of the 51 US jurisdictions the SSA reports on, with 7,003 births nationwide.
The largest share came from California at 996 births, 14.2% of the national total, where it ranked #37 that year.
By census region the name skews South, which accounts for 41.8% of Matthew births, against 19.1% Northeast, 15.1% Midwest, 23.9% West.
State rankings spread more than the national figure suggests: Matthew placed as high as #19 in Florida and as low as #252 in South Dakota.
Top states, 2025
- 1California996 · #37 there
- 2Texas890 · #35 there
- 3Florida658 · #19 there
- 4New York520 · #26 there
- 5Pennsylvania257 · #58 there
Share by census region
- Northeast19.1%
- Midwest15.1%
- South41.8%
- West23.9%
Shares are of this name's national total, not of each state's births. SSA withholds any name under 5 occurrences per state and year. Browse all states
Frequently asked questions
- Is Matthew a popular name?
- Matthew reached a best rank of #13 in 2008 and has charted in 18 years.
- Where does Matthew rank now?
- In the most recent data (2025), Matthew ranks #47.
- Is Matthew a boy or girl name?
- It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.
- When was Matthew most popular?
- Matthew peaked around 2008.
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Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)