Matteo Boy
Origin(s)
Italian; Latin
Meaning
Italian: Gift of God; Latin: God's gift
Historical & Cultural Background
Matteo is the Italian form of Matthew, which has biblical origins. The name has been popular in Italy and among Italian-speaking populations. It has also gained popularity in various countries due to cultural exchanges and migration. The name is often associated with religious significance due to its biblical roots.
Trend Summary
Matteo has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.
Similar Names
Matthias, Matteus, Mateo, Maddox, Milo, Maxim
Variants
- Matteo
- Matheus
- Matthias
International Variants
- Matthieu (French)
- Matteus (Dutch)
- Mateusz (Polish)
- Matías (Spanish)
- Matteo (Italian)
Famous people named Matteo
Matteo Renzi is an Italian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Italy from 2014 to 2016.
Matteo Salvini is an Italian politician known for his role as the leader of the League party.
Matteo Garrone is an Italian film director recognized for his work in cinema, including the film 'Gomorrah'.
Matteo Brighi is a retired Italian footballer who played as a midfielder for various clubs in Italy.
Fictional characters named Matteo
Matteo is a character in the animated series 'The Lion Guard', known for his adventurous spirit.
Matteo is a character in the novel 'The Betrothed' by Alessandro Manzoni, representing themes of love and duty.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Matteo was first seen in the United States in 1911. Matteo has ranked as high as #233 nationally which occurred in 2024 and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Matteo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Matteo (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 502 | |
TX | 316 | |
FL | 234 | |
NY | 177 | |
IL | 88 | |
AZ | 87 | |
PA | 85 | |
MA | 80 | |
VA | 57 | |
NC | 56 | |
WA | 53 | |
OH | 52 | |
MD | 51 | |
CT | 50 | |
GA | 46 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1911 | 5 |
1912 | 7 |
1913 | 10 |
1914 | 12 |
1915 | 16 |
1916 | 13 |
1917 | 16 |
1918 | 15 |
1919 | 8 |
1920 | 22 |
1921 | 10 |
1922 | 25 |
1923 | 19 |
1924 | 28 |
1925 | 18 |
1926 | 17 |
1927 | 6 |
1928 | 23 |
1929 | 12 |
1930 | 9 |
1931 | 5 |
1932 | 13 |
1933 | 5 |
1935 | 8 |
1937 | 10 |
1938 | 6 |
1939 | 9 |
1944 | 7 |
1952 | 5 |
1955 | 6 |
1956 | 5 |
1957 | 5 |
1958 | 5 |
1961 | 11 |
1963 | 6 |
1964 | 8 |
1965 | 14 |
1966 | 5 |
1967 | 13 |
1968 | 9 |
1969 | 8 |
1970 | 12 |
1971 | 14 |
1972 | 16 |
1973 | 12 |
1974 | 12 |
1975 | 7 |
1976 | 12 |
1977 | 14 |
1978 | 13 |
1979 | 8 |
1980 | 15 |
1981 | 18 |
1982 | 14 |
1983 | 14 |
1984 | 14 |
1985 | 22 |
1986 | 13 |
1987 | 14 |
1988 | 22 |
1989 | 28 |
1990 | 24 |
1991 | 26 |
1992 | 34 |
1993 | 34 |
1994 | 33 |
1995 | 35 |
1996 | 77 |
1997 | 106 |
1998 | 151 |
1999 | 155 |
2000 | 176 |
2001 | 175 |
2002 | 217 |
2003 | 244 |
2004 | 277 |
2005 | 306 |
2006 | 381 |
2007 | 392 |
2008 | 473 |
2009 | 600 |
2010 | 641 |
2011 | 751 |
2012 | 707 |
2013 | 798 |
2014 | 836 |
2015 | 2,171 |
2016 | 2,387 |
2017 | 2,082 |
2018 | 2,095 |
2019 | 2,161 |
2020 | 2,219 |
2021 | 2,356 |
2022 | 2,046 |
2023 | 2,514 |
2024 | 2,582 |