Mattthew Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MATH-yoo //ˈmæθ.juː//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: gift of God; English: derived from the Hebrew
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Matthew originates from the Hebrew name Matityahu, which means "gift of Yahweh". This name was later adapted into Greek as Matthaios, and subsequently into Latin as Matthaeus.
The transition into Old French as Mathieu occurred before the name was introduced into Middle English, where it became Matthew. The linguistic journey reflects the name's deep roots in religious tradition, particularly within Judeo-Christian contexts, where it has been associated with divine favor and grace.
Historically, Matthew is most notably recognized as one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ and the author of the Gospel of Matthew, which is one of the four canonical gospels in the New Testament. This gospel, believed to have been written in the first century CE, played a significant role in the early Christian church and has been influential in Christian theology and liturgy.
The figure of Matthew is often depicted in Christian art and iconography, symbolizing the call to discipleship and the importance of evangelism. Culturally, the name Matthew has been embraced across various Christian traditions, often celebrated on September 21 in the Western liturgical calendar as the feast day of Saint Matthew.
The name has been associated with qualities such as loyalty and dedication, reflecting the apostle's commitment to spreading the teachings of Jesus. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Matt have emerged, further embedding the name into various cultural contexts.
The enduring legacy of Matthew is evident in its continued use in religious, literary, and cultural spheres, symbolizing faith and divine blessing.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mattthew was first seen in the United States in 1975.
Mattthew has ranked as high as #8437 nationally, which occurred in 1984, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Mattthew has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Mattthew 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 Mattthew 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 Mattthew.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 6 | 6 |
| 1989 | 5 | 5 |
| 1988 | 6 | 6 |
| 1987 | 7 | 7 |
| 1986 | 10 | 10 |
| 1984 | 12 | 12 |
| 1983 | 6 | 6 |
| 1982 | 6 | 6 |
| 1979 | 5 | 5 |
| 1975 | 7 | 7 |
Top States for Mattthew
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