Boy · #7,790 in 2026

Mattthew

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

Current Rank

#7,790

Peak Rank

#3,458 (1984)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1975

First Year

1995

Last Year

1984

Peak Year

#3458

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Mattthew

Mattthew first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1975, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1984, when 12 Mattthews were born — ranking #3,458 that year. As of 2026, Mattthew ranks #7,790 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 70 Mattthews have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Mattthew

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mattthew

What does the name Mattthew mean?

Mattthew is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1975. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Mattthew in 2026?

In 2026, Mattthew ranks #7,790 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Mattthew most popular?

Mattthew reached its peak popularity in 1984, ranking #3,458 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Mattthew a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Mattthew?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mattthew include Tee, Eleno, Lanorris. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mattthew

Mattthew is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1975 and has accumulated 70 births in the dataset. Mattthew's peak popularity came in 1984 when it ranked #3,458. Use the chart and map above to compare Mattthew'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.