Boy · #5,751 in 2026

Matthe

Name: Popularity of the name Matthe in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Matthe, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,751

Peak Rank

#3,653 (1986)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1973

First Year

1988

Last Year

1986

Peak Year

#3653

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Matthe

Matthe first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1973, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1986, when 12 Matthes were born — ranking #3,653 that year. As of 2026, Matthe ranks #5,751 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 68 Matthes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Matthe

Phonetically similar names — useful when Matthe is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Math
Mouth
Myth
Meth
Moth
Mith
Muth
Meath
Mathe
Mythe
Meeth
Maath

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Matthe

What does the name Matthe mean?

Matthe is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1973. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Matthe in 2026?

In 2026, Matthe ranks #5,751 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Matthe most popular?

Matthe reached its peak popularity in 1986, ranking #3,653 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Matthe a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Matthe is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Matthe?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Matthe include Joeph, Biran, Desiree. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Matthe

Matthe is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 68 births in the dataset. Matthe's peak popularity came in 1986 when it ranked #3,653. Use the chart and map above to compare Matthe's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.