Mathieu Boy

Popularity: #918 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ma-TEW //ma.tjø//

Origin: French; Hebrew

Meaning: French: Gift of God; Hebrew: Gift of Yahweh

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Mathieu is of French origin, derived from the Hebrew name Matityahu, meaning "gift of God." This Hebrew form was translated into Greek as Matthaios and subsequently into Latin as Matthaeus. The name made its way into Old French as Mathieu, which was commonly used in medieval France.

The transition into English occurred through the influence of Norman French after the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, where it became associated with the biblical figure Matthew, one of the twelve apostles and the author of the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament. Historically, the name Mathieu has been borne by various notable figures, including saints and scholars.

One significant milestone is the canonization of Saint Matthew, which took place in the early centuries of Christianity. His feast day is celebrated on September 21, and he is often depicted in Christian art as a symbol of divine inspiration and the importance of the written word.

The name's association with the Gospel writer contributed to its enduring presence in Christian communities throughout Europe. Culturally, the name Mathieu carries connotations of faith and divine favor, resonating particularly within Christian traditions.

It has been used in various forms across different cultures, including the Italian Matteo and the Spanish Mateo, reflecting the name's widespread acceptance and adaptation. The diminutive form, Matthieu, is also notable in French-speaking regions, emphasizing the name's versatility and continued relevance in various linguistic contexts.

Overall, Mathieu embodies a rich historical and cultural legacy, rooted in religious significance and linguistic evolution.

Famous people named Mathieu

In this section, you will find notable people named Mathieu. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Mathieu who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Mathieu who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Mathieu Amalric is an actor and director best known for The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, Quantum of Solace, and The Grand Budapest Hotel.

Mathieu Valbuena is a professional footballer best known for his time with Lyon, the French national team, and Dynamo Moscow.

Mathieu Kassovitz is an actor, director, and producer best known for La Haine, Amelie, and Gothika.

Mathieu Bodmer is a professional footballer best known for his time with Lille, Paris Saint-Germain, and the French national team.

Fictional characters named Mathieu

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Mathieu is a fictional character from the novel The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. He is a loyal friend and ally to the protagonist, Edmond Dantès, during his journey of revenge and redemption.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Mathieu, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

LucasJulienGabrielAntoineNicolasThomas

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Mathieu. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

MatthiasMatteoMatthewMatiasMatisseMasonMilo

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mathieu was first seen in the United States in 1955.

Mathieu has ranked as high as #3580 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Massachusetts.

In the past 5 years the name Mathieu has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Mathieu is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Mathieu was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Mathieu.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 20 20
2024 25 25
2023 24 24
2022 36 36
2021 44 44
2020 37 37
2019 33 33
2018 40 40
2017 36 36
2016 55 55
2015 47 47
2014 52 52
2013 39 39
2012 55 55
2011 49 49
2010 37 37
2009 70 70
2008 61 61
2007 44 44
2006 76 76
2005 54 54
2004 67 67
2003 53 53
2002 67 67
2001 69 69
2000 77 77
1999 74 74
1998 76 76
1997 57 57
1996 46 46
1995 41 41
1994 42 42
1993 53 53
1992 36 36
1991 44 44
1990 43 43
1989 45 45
1988 37 37
1987 33 33
1986 39 39
1985 36 36
1984 40 40
1983 32 32
1982 27 27
1981 38 38
1980 32 32
1979 31 31
1978 24 24
1977 28 28
1976 13 13
1975 20 20
1974 25 25
1973 15 15
1972 16 16
1971 16 16
1970 14 14
1969 16 16
1968 12 12
1967 9 9
1966 9 9
1965 13 13
1963 5 5
1958 6 6
1955 6 6

Top States for Mathieu (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 8
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