Mathew
How to say it: MATH-yoo · /ˈmæθju/
Variant spelling of Matthew; from Hebrew 'Mattityahu' meaning 'gift of Yahweh'.
Mathew was the 36th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 235 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1980s, its births are down about 46% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #67 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #36 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 235 |
| Share of births | 1 in 456 |
| Peak decade | 1980s |
| Change over 10 years | −46% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #67 |
| In France, 2025 | #290 among boys’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Spelled this way, Mathew hit its widest use in the 1980s and has grown scarcer since to far below that point. Continued easing downward is anticipated.
What goes with it
Gentle and easy with soft breathy tones and a strong biblical heritage. Jonathan sits comfortably in the same group.
Parents who love Mathew also love
Nicknames
- Matt
- Mat
Honouring a Mathew in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Mathew is about 1 in 19.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew.
In France: #290 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Mathew
- Mathew Ryan (born 1992)Australian association football player
- Mathew Leckie (born 1991)Australian association football player
- Mathew Hayman (born 1978)Australian road bicycle racer
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