Matthw Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MATH-ew //ˈmæθ.juː//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: Gift of God; English: Variant of Matthew
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Matthew originates from the Hebrew name Matityahu, meaning "gift of Yahweh" or "gift of God." This name was transliterated into Greek as Matthaios and subsequently into Latin as Matthaeus. The transition into Old French occurred during the medieval period, where it became Mathieu before entering the English language as Matthew.
The name has deep biblical roots, as Matthew is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and is traditionally credited with the authorship of the Gospel of Matthew, which is one of the four canonical gospels in the New Testament. This gospel was likely composed in the late first century, making Matthew a significant figure in early Christianity.
Throughout history, the name Matthew has been borne by various notable figures, including several saints and scholars. One prominent example is Saint Matthew, who is celebrated on September 21 in the Christian liturgical calendar.
His feast day has been observed since at least the 4th century, highlighting the name's enduring significance within the Christian tradition. Additionally, the name has appeared in various historical texts and translations, such as the King James Bible, published in 1611, which helped to solidify its presence in English-speaking cultures.
Culturally, the name Matthew has been associated with themes of divine favor and grace, resonating with its original meaning. It has also inspired a variety of diminutive forms, such as Matt, which have been used affectionately in various contexts.
The name's historical and religious significance has contributed to its lasting presence in Western culture, where it has been embraced across different eras and social contexts.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Matthw was first seen in the United States in 1982.
Matthw has ranked as high as #1142 nationally, which occurred in 1982, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Matthw has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Matthw 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 Matthw was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Matthw
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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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 Matthw.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1982 | 7 |