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Mathew
OriginSpelling variation of Matthew
Meaning"gift of God"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girlsUnranked
Below 5 births
US rank · boys#975
2025 SSA
About Mathew
There was a time in the early twentieth century when Matthew and Mathew were closer together in terms of popularity; today, Matthew is America's clear preference.
Mathew is also the standard Welsh spelling.
Mathew is also given to girls.
Pronounced MATH-yoo.
As of October 2026, Mathew ranked #16664 in US births in 2000 SSA, peaked at #4577 in 1985.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Girls #4,663
Boys #975
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #466 | 625 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #477 | 628 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #524 | 565 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #553 | 503 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #580 | 478 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #670 | 389 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #714 | 350 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #783 | 315 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #878 | 271 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #897 | 259 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #939 | 244 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #975 | 235 |
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Mathew for boys
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- Mathew William "Mat" KearneyBoy
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father of American singer Beyoncé Knowles
- Mathew James "Matt" WillisBoy
bassist of British band Busted
- Mathew Tyler OakleyBoy
American vlogger
Mathew in pop culture
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- Matthew Cooper (Chad Allen)Boy
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