Mathew
Male name · ↓ Falling
32,029
Total Births
1990
Peak Year
#895
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Mathew
Mathew is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1990s with significant usage. Approximately 32,029 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 994 births |
| 1890s | 944 births |
| 1900s | 845 births |
| 1910s | 1,061 births |
| 1920s | 835 births |
| 1930s | 403 births |
| 1940s | 357 births |
| 1950s | 823 births |
| 1960s | 1,843 births |
| 1970s | 4,322 births |
| 1980s | 7,257 births |
| 1990s | 6,521 births |
| 2000s | 3,942 births |
| 2010s | 1,497 births |
| 2020s | 385 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mathew?
Mathew has been given to 32,029 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1990 with 838 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #895.
Is Mathew a boy or girl name?
Mathew is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Mathew most popular?
Mathew was most popular in 1990, when 838 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Mathew?
Mathew first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).