Mateo
Peaked at #6 nationally in 2023, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1904, Mateo has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Mateo — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#6573
in 2023
Current rank
#14592
in 2024
Years tracked
9
2013–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 2013, Mateo reached its peak popularity for girls in 2023, ranking #6573 nationally with 18 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #18286 (2014) to #14592 (2024) — a 20% improvement.
As of 2024, Mateo ranks #14592 nationally for girls, with 6 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #14,592 | 6 |
| 2023 | #6,573 | 18 |
| 2022 | #16,855 | 5 |
| 2021 | #14,637 | 6 |
| 2020 | #11,755 | 8 |
| 2017 | #11,291 | 9 |
| 2015 | #13,963 | 7 |
| 2014 | #18,286 | 5 |
Mateo — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#6
in 2023
Current rank
#7
in 2024
Years tracked
107
1904–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1904, Mateo reached its peak popularity for boys in 2023, ranking #6 nationally with 11,279 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #106 (2014) to #7 (2024) — a 93% improvement.
As of 2024, Mateo ranks #7 nationally for boys, with 11,302 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #7 | 11,302 |
| 2023 | #6 | 11,279 |
| 2022 | #11 | 10,389 |
| 2021 | #15 | 9,177 |
| 2020 | #20 | 9,004 |
| 2019 | #26 | 9,019 |
| 2018 | #37 | 8,221 |
| 2017 | #42 | 7,774 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Mateo most popular?
Mateo was most popular in 2023, when it ranked #6 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Mateo becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Mateo?
At least 115,641 babies have been recorded with the name Mateo in the US since 1904, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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