Mathew
Peaked at #139 nationally in 1984, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Mathew has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Mathew — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#4577
in 1985
Last ranked
#16664
in 2000
Years tracked
22
1973–2000
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1973, Mathew reached its peak popularity for girls in 1985, ranking #4577 nationally with 17 babies given the name that year.
Mathew hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2000, when it stood at #16664.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #16,664 | 5 |
| 1999 | #15,977 | 5 |
| 1993 | #7,855 | 11 |
| 1992 | #10,101 | 8 |
| 1991 | #9,068 | 9 |
| 1990 | #8,285 | 10 |
| 1989 | #8,486 | 9 |
| 1988 | #8,139 | 9 |
Mathew — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#139
in 1984
Current rank
#939
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Mathew reached its peak popularity for boys in 1984, ranking #139 nationally with 1,968 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #466 (2014) to #939 (2024) — a 50% drop.
As of 2024, Mathew ranks #939 nationally for boys, with 244 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #939 | 244 |
| 2023 | #897 | 259 |
| 2022 | #878 | 271 |
| 2021 | #783 | 315 |
| 2020 | #714 | 350 |
| 2019 | #670 | 389 |
| 2018 | #580 | 478 |
| 2017 | #553 | 503 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Mathew most popular?
Mathew was most popular in 1984, when it ranked #139 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Mathew becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Mathew?
At least 77,505 babies have been recorded with the name Mathew in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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