Mathew

Mathew is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 244 boys in the United States.

Mathew at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Mathew

Mathew belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Mathew first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #139 in 1984, and in 2024 244 babies received the name — 77,298 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mathew in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#139 in 1984
Peak year
1990
Babies named Mathew in 2024
244
Total since 1880
77,298

Mathew in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#115 in 1996
Babies named Mathew in 2025
11
Total since 1996
3,256

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mathew mean?

The meaning of Mathew is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Mathew a boy or girl name?

Mathew is a boy name. In 2024, 244 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mathew?

Mathew comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Mathew?

Mathew first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #139 in 1984, and 244 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].