Matthew Boy

Popularity: #33 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: Gift of God; English: Derived from the Hebrew name

Historical & Cultural Background

Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the name Matityahu, meaning 'gift of God.' It has been widely used in Christian contexts due to its association with Saint Matthew, one of the twelve apostles and the author of the Gospel of Matthew. The name has been popular in various cultures and languages, particularly in English-speaking countries. Its usage has persisted through centuries, making it a classic choice for boys.

Trend Summary

Matthew has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the 1980s and 1990s.

Similar Names

Michael, Nathan, Mason, Matthias, Maxwell, Malcolm, Milo, Marcus

Variants

  • Mat
  • Matty

International Variants

  • Matteo (Italian)
  • Matías (Spanish)
  • Matthias (German)
  • Máté (Hungarian)

Famous people named Matthew

Matthew McConaughey is an American actor known for his roles in films such as 'Dallas Buyers Club' and 'Interstellar.'.

Matthew Perry was an American actor best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the television series 'Friends.'.

Matthew Broderick is an American actor recognized for his performances in 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' and 'The Producers.'.

Matthew Henson was an American explorer who is credited as one of the first people to reach the North Pole.

Fictional characters named Matthew

Matthew Cuthbert is a character in the novel 'Anne of Green Gables' by L.M. Montgomery, known for his gentle nature.

Matthew Murdock, also known as Daredevil, is a superhero in Marvel Comics who fights crime while being blind.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Matthew was first seen in the United States in 1880. Matthew has ranked as high as #4 nationally which occurred in 1983 and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Matthew has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Matthew (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 1,030
15%
TX 912
14%
FL 646
10%
NY 506
8%
PA 239
4%
IL 225
3%
NC 197
3%
GA 190
3%
OH 184
3%
VA 181
3%
MA 148
2%
TN 147
2%
MI 134
2%
WA 129
2%
IN 128
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
1880113
188180
1882109
188386
1884117
1885111
1886112
1887108
1888114
1889118
189086
1891113
1892132
1893108
1894124
1895112
1896123
1897100
1898133
1899101
1900130
190189
1902104
1903102
190497
1905107
1906136
1907124
1908152
1909147
1910197
1911220
1912380
1913491
1914613
1915798
1916825
1917862
1918963
1919879
1920967
1921914
1922982
1923935
1924850
1925840
1926777
1927790
1928784
1929727
1930657
1931608
1932702
1933581
1934610
1935654
1936608
1937605
1938608
1939622
1940664
1941727
1942842
1943822
1944765
1945730
1946892
19471,045
19481,054
19491,219
19501,299
19511,605
19522,032
19532,374
19542,688
19553,279
19564,365
19575,236
19586,378
19596,544
19606,924
19617,078
19627,282
19638,034
19648,983
19659,984
196610,805
196713,568
196815,824
196917,461
197020,188
197122,542
197222,931
197324,535
197427,197
197528,530
197629,952
197731,967
197834,285
197935,625
198037,839
198143,328
198246,050
198350,208
198449,769
198547,079
198646,924
198746,507
198845,875
198945,374
199044,822
199141,647
199237,733
199335,780
199433,654
199532,879
199632,077
199731,518
199831,145
199930,418
200028,580
200126,812
200225,154
200324,010
200422,882
200521,481
200620,339
200718,753
200817,602
200916,007
201014,145
201114,179
201213,991
201313,360
201412,940
201512,783
201612,665
201711,730
201810,004
20199,270
20208,137
20217,479
20227,070
20237,221
20247,078