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Matthew
“gift of God”
Say it MATH-yuPronunciation may vary by region.
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The story behind the name
Meet Matthew.
Matthew is an English form of a Hebrew name meaning gift of God, passed through Greek Matthaios. Its biblical association is the apostle linked with the first Gospel in the New Testament.
Mateo and Matthias belong to the same wider name family. Comparing those forms can help parents preserve a family or religious connection while choosing the spelling and rhythm that fit their own household.
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A little perspective
How popular is Matthew?
Girls · 2025#16,4345 recorded births
Boys · 2025#327,003 recorded births
Recorded US births over time
● Girls● Boys
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| Year | Category | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 32 | 7,003 |
| 2025 | Girls | 16,434 | 5 |
| 2024 | Boys | 33 | 7,107 |
| 2024 | Girls | 11,781 | 8 |
| 2023 | Boys | 32 | 7,234 |
| 2023 | Girls | 14,560 | 6 |
| 2022 | Boys | 39 | 7,077 |
| 2022 | Girls | 10,925 | 9 |
| 2021 | Boys | 36 | 7,489 |
| 2021 | Girls | 10,053 | 10 |
| 2020 | Boys | 30 | 8,142 |
| 2020 | Girls | 13,010 | 7 |
| 2019 | Boys | 23 | 9,277 |
| 2019 | Girls | 7,588 | 15 |
| 2018 | Boys | 20 | 10,009 |
| 2018 | Girls | 10,303 | 10 |
| 2017 | Boys | 16 | 11,732 |
| 2017 | Girls | 8,610 | 13 |
| 2016 | Boys | 15 | 12,665 |
| 2016 | Girls | 9,236 | 12 |
| 2015 | Boys | 15 | 12,785 |
| 2015 | Girls | 7,865 | 15 |
| 2014 | Boys | 16 | 12,944 |
| 2014 | Girls | 7,938 | 15 |
Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Records below the publication threshold may be missing; gaps are not zero births.
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Nicknames
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Variations & related forms
MathewMatteoMateo
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