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Popularity Over Time: How Many Boys Have Been Named Matthew
This chart illustrates how many Boys were named Matthew in the U.S. since 1880.
A few facts about the boy's name Matthew:
Records indicate that 1,524,245 boys in the United States have been named Matthew since 1880.
The greatest number of people were given this name in 1983, when 50,158 people in the U.S. were given the name Matthew. Those people are now 37 years old.
So ... how do we know this stuff? Baby Names Hub identifies trends by analyzing vast amounts of data made available by the U.S. government and other public sources. This data, including social security statistics, provides detailed information on baby name popularity and trends in the United States.
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86 Positive Comments
"This is my name and I love it, the only thing that gets annoying is there are a lot of Matthews." Sep. 16, 2018: 
"This is my name! Always have liked it, always will." Feb. 19, 2016:
"I absolutely love this name. My favorite name ever. I know its really popular and I know like a million matt's but I just love this name." Feb. 26, 2011:
"It is the name of our precious baby boy, and he surely is a 'gift of God'! We have received compliments on his name, Matthew Ryan many times." Apr. 28, 2010:
"My boy is Matthew...one of my twins now aged 12 years. He was the second one born and the last of my four boys!!! He was different from the others from the moment i set eyes on him....calmer but strong, caring, kind, the most loving of his brothers. He is quiet and a thinker, courageous and delightful in every way. My mummy who died when i was young always said if i had a son i should name him Matthew cos its such a gentle name for a little gentleman (tho he is now huge but still gentle!). Thats my wonderful boy!!! He so suits his name." Apr. 9, 2010:
"great name but it is always shortened to matt, so be careful if u have a short surname or another first name as a surname, eg lee or ray, as the shortened version matt often doesn't go with the surname :)" Mar. 20, 2010:
"I love the name Matthew its the name of my brother! Its a fantastic name!" Feb. 19, 2010:
"I named one of my boys Matthew. I had no idea at the time that it was the most popular name for boys. He was born in 1984. My intention was to give all my children somewhat distinct names, but I bungled this on his. So he has many, many friends named Matt. I opted to call him Matthew from the beginning as I did not like the name Matt so well--sounded too much like the mat people walk on to get into the door. I have no regrets for the name that we gave him though. It seems a softer name and for someone who is maybe quieter or more a thinker, and that suits him." Feb. 5, 2010:
"the guy i love but who is with someone else is named matthew.... i like it but he hates it" Feb. 4, 2010:
"I have always liked the name Matthew since I was a little girl. When we adopted our son we named him Matthew, both because I love it and because of its meaning. I made it clear to everyone that he was never to be called Mstty. Sounds like s sissy name." Jan. 11, 2010:
"my brothers name is matthew and he goes by matty to everyone i like his choice of nickname cause not many matthews go by matty the nickname is more origional than matt" Jan. 1, 2010:
"I love the name Matthew. It was my fathers name and when I have a boy it will also be his name. Matthew Kevin" Jun. 29, 2009:
"This is my name. I was born in the 1980s, so I run into a lot of other people with this name. But that's all right, I like it anyway, especially the nickname "Matt"." Jun. 5, 2009:
"Its our almost 4 years old sons name and wherever we go everybody got no problems pronoucing or spelling it, plus it does have short variations, which he can use if he wants later on in life.We all call him Matthew though.I choose it as I like it and wanted a name beginning with M, plus I wanted christian name and Matthew is religious name, plus have nice meanings too." May. 8, 2009:
"my name is the best!! everybody calls me matt matie matthew mateo and mafu i also found ouy that matthew means love and my last name means king so... love king " Mar. 16, 2009:
"oh my god ive got the best name in the world i recently meet my favourite actors ever Matthew Perry and Matt LeBlanc and they both complemented me on my name lol" Dec. 10, 2008:
"My and husband and i just had a son October 1, 2008 and he was 7 weeks premature and has spent a month and a half in the neonatal unit in roanoke memorial in roanoke virginia. My husband and I tried for 2 years to have a child even out of concern saw a ob doc in December of 2007 and in March of 2007 found out i was pregnant no drugs nothing to induce pregnancy just prayers and hope and god rewarded us with our son Matthew david Cornwell. We were told it was a girl for 7 months and my husband said "no its a boy, god said his name will be Matthew" and when he got here he was indeed a boy. so never under estimate god. Matthew means"Gift from God" and yes thats what our son is. He is going home tomarro November 11,2008." Nov. 10, 2008:
"My son is named Matthew. We chose it because it is his father's middle name. He is never mistaken for a girl because of his name, and when people talk about what he'll be like growing up I oftten hear the words, "Honest, Nobel, Smart, Kind, and Handsome"" Oct. 2, 2008:
"Hi. My name is John Matthew, but I am known by 'Matthew (Matt)'. I've found my name to be versatile - it easily can be adapted to Matt for friends, and is a classic, strong name in formal settings. It is easily pronounced and spelt. I've also noted that almost all Matts and Matthews I've met have tended to be have been popular, and quite successful in whatever they do. A great, respected name!" Sep. 18, 2008:
"It's a great name!!! When i think of the name i think of Holy because Matthew is one of the gospels" Jul. 8, 2008:
"i am a hispanic american and have the name matthew i dont like it much because it is overused but hey whatever" Jun. 29, 2008:
"Great name. As a little girl, my first crush was on a boy named Matthew, and 20 years later, I'm now married to a Matthew! I like the name b/c it's kind of soft and fluid and peaceful sounding: not too hard and sharp like some names. But my husband doesn't like that everyone automatically calls him "Matt"." May. 15, 2008:
"My Grandson born 3/29/08 is named Matthew Lee, he is surely a gift from God." Apr. 6, 2008:
"I love my name...many people have this name but if you want to make it more unique then you can take a "t" out or spell it the italian way." Nov. 4, 2007:
"A classic! My son (age 30) is named Matthew (Matt), and my grandson is Isaac Matthew, after his father. This is a name that will be passed down from generation to generation." Jul. 3, 2007:
"i love my name its the best its so masculine and sexy it really suits me" Jul. 1, 2007:
"i LOVE it!! my boyfriend's name is Matthew and he goes by Matt, so I natually adore this name!!" Jun. 26, 2007:
"I love Matthew. It's like Matt...Mattie.....it sounds cool" Jun. 19, 2007:
"It is a wonderful name,my husbands name is Matthew Robert
and so is my sons name..." Jun. 8, 2007:
"i was born a matthew in 84, only because my family was moving to germany, now i love my name. everyone i know regards my name to my way of life" May. 15, 2007:
"Hi im matthew i love mi name its kool there was six people in mi class called matthew lol it was funny we used 2 always turn round wen sum1 said matthew lol" May. 4, 2007:
"I work in retail and I have met a least five Matthews in the same store. I go by the name Matt. Matthew seems too boring. My mom still calls me Matthew. I have picked up the nick name Mat-chew. I don't know who or where it started, but I enjoy it. Growing up my uncle used to call me Matty???? I have grown out of it but, again some of my friends call me Matty." Apr. 19, 2007:
"I work in retail and I have met a least five Matthews in the same store. I go by the name Matt. Matthew seems too boring. My mom still calls me Matthew. I have picked up the nick name Mat-chew. I don't know who or where it started, but I enjoy it. Growing up my uncle used to call me Matty???? I have grown out of it but, again some of my friends call me Matty." Apr. 19, 2007:
"I write a novel about a girl who moves to England. His then-boyfriend is going to be called Matthew. That's how much I love this name :)" Apr. 11, 2007:
"i love the name matthew. i have 2 friends named it, but it can be like fornal and fun at the same time. i dont think it really matterswhat your name is unless it fits u." Mar. 27, 2007:
"Is my son's name and I love it!..Matthew's usually are STARS!!!" Feb. 13, 2007:
"I love it :) Matthew is the name of my wonderful boyfriend- the love of my life!" Feb. 2, 2007:
"My name is too Matthew and I like the fact it means gift of God, makes me seem special" Dec. 18, 2006:
"My name is Matthew and i really like my name because its a name were alot of celebrities have and the name Matthew is pretty popular." Dec. 5, 2006:
"Matthew is my brothers name, and my friends dads name, they are both funny and fun! They are both hiperactive! But they are great Friends!
Matthew is a great Name!" Nov. 10, 2006:
"I am Matthew but everyone calls me Mat. I like Mat, it sounds quite cool! I do hate it when people call me Matty, that is the only variation of the name I can't stand." Oct. 30, 2006:
"i love my name, but i wish more people would call me matthew. i hate it when they call me matt!" Oct. 11, 2006:
"I like it. As a Matthew I would love if just once someone would really call me that and spell it with two T's. I'm always called by my last name. Suppose to be "shorter"" Oct. 9, 2006:
"Having people spell my name Matt with one t instead of 2 t's doesnt bother me because everybody knows my name now. Its an great name." Oct. 8, 2006:
"I dont like the name Matthew but people call me Matt no matter though because i play football so everybody calls me with my last name :)." Oct. 8, 2006:
"Matthew is my hubby's name. It's a beautiful name in which makes me think of a handsome and wholesome sort of family man. The marrying type of guy! Matthew is a hubba hubba kind of name!!!" Sep. 30, 2006:
"I love this name, I decided to give my baby this name because of the biblical
meaning and impact it has made in history - Aileen (mother)" Sep. 29, 2006:
"i love my name,i wish people would call me matthew. i just can't stand to be called matt. i hate it!!" Sep. 28, 2006:
"It is a good name. It can be shortened to Matt or Matty" Sep. 13, 2006:
"I choose this name for one of my youngest sons, who is a twin. He had such a struggle coming into this lfe, he deserved a name that would carry him through anything. I believe he is a gift from the Lord and everyday I thank him for letting me share in Matthew's life. I knew long before the boys were born what Matthew's name would be and he proves to me every day that I choose right. Matthew is quick to correct anyone who misspells or says nis name wrong. He is very proud of his name and he lets every one know it." Sep. 12, 2006:
"i love this name...but i get called matt alot...-krpla-...oh ya 2 t's is the best" Sep. 10, 2006:
"I like this name and the meaning of the name makes it feel special" Aug. 8, 2006:
"Great name so many ways to use it
Formal/Work: Matthew
Informal/Friends: Matt
Girlfriends use" Matty/Mattie
Spanish alter/ego: Matteo :)" Aug. 7, 2006:
"My son's name is Matthew. I named him Matthew because of the meaning "God's gift"" Jul. 3, 2006:
"i think my name "matty" or "matthew" is a great name and i thank me mum for naming me "matthew"" Jun. 29, 2006:
"I named one of my five sons Matthew - I love the name and it is Biblical." Jun. 22, 2006:
"i like my name but peeps always spell my name wrong cuz my mom spelled it matthieu." Jun. 19, 2006:
"Its a very boy name and you can choosae to have it as Matt or Matthew." Jun. 16, 2006:
"This name is a definite YES! My brother is named Matthew, but we call him Matt. It is common, yes, but is a nice name." Jun. 14, 2006:
"I feel great that is means "Gift of the Lord". It it common, but has a deep, godly meaning. I feel proud to be named that." Jun. 12, 2006:
"I'm from Greece and here the name Matthew isn't so common.So i like my name... :)" May. 11, 2006:
"I love My Name its just amazing and it means gift from god so :)" May. 11, 2006:
"My hubby is named Matthew!!! Matthew is a Hubba! hubba! kind a name!!!" Apr. 25, 2006:
"it is my name and i like it but it annoys me when i get called matt and i have the problem of people calling me by my last name" Apr. 11, 2006:
"My name is Matthew and first I didn't like my name but when I got older, I loved it.
I'm going to name my boy Kai and my girl Aileen." Apr. 1, 2006:
"GREAT NAME! I LOVE THIS NAME! I keep wondering if i should change my name to Matthew. I hate my name now compared to Matthew!" Mar. 16, 2006:
"Matthew means "gift from God". The name "Matt" is a solid name that sounds great with a variety of last names." Feb. 19, 2006:
"The name matthew is great. Even though i prefere to be called Matt it sounds just right. Not to exotic or not to plain." Feb. 16, 2006:
"Knowing a Matthew is great, I call him Matt, but when get mad or demanding it becomes MATTHEW..when I'm playful it's Matty. Matthew is an excellent name." Feb. 3, 2006:
"i am called matthew but i get called my second name (maw haw)" Jan. 28, 2006:
"We adopted our son as an infant. We thought Matthew was a perfect choice as it means "gift from God" which seemed appropriate for an adopted child. He's 23 now and we still think it is perfect" Jan. 26, 2006:
"I like the name Matthew. I have used the name "Matthew" for seventeen years,
and it has not faltered me yet. There are no childish rhymes to make, nor spelling mistakes to make except for the occasional "Mathew." "Mathew" is a rare name. In addition, Matt is also the guy everyone knows, and with everyone it flows" Jan. 26, 2006:
"I like People calling me Matt i think it sounds better than Matthew" Jan. 22, 2006:
"Very Common indeed but it is biblical how can you not love that?" Jan. 16, 2006:
"I think Matthew is a fantastic name, it has a strong and powerful sound to it yet it also conveys a sense of warmth that you know you can trust" Jan. 8, 2006:
"ill admit there are a bit too many of us. but i do like the name the ladys know that us matts are the coolest." Jan. 5, 2006:
"I love my name Matt. Though it is very common, nobody says the name wrong!!" Jan. 4, 2006:
"Gift from god. Enough said!! (and he got all the good lines in the bible..)" Jan. 2, 2006:
"My last name begins with a C, and when I say "My name is Matt C----", people often say "Hi, Mack, nice to meet you"." Dec. 20, 2005:
"Cool name, very common, probably because it is so good! Matt" Dec. 4, 2005:
"A lot of people want to automatically call me "Matt".... without first asking me if it's all right to do so. It gets a little annoying at times, I wish they would ask first. They also spell my name with one 't' without asking if I spell it with two t's or one." Sep. 3, 2005: | |
