Matthew

Boys

Best 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

11020200820172025
  1. 2025477,008
  2. 2024477,115
  3. 2023487,240
  4. 2022567,086
  5. 2021517,499
  6. 2020438,149
  7. 2019349,292
  8. 20183210,019
  9. 20172411,745
  10. 20162212,677
  11. 20152112,800
  12. 20142212,959
  13. 20132013,381
  14. 20121714,014
  15. 20111814,206
  16. 20102414,163
  17. 20091716,028
  18. 20081317,627

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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.

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