Matthew
Matthew is a classic biblical name of Hebrew origin, derived from 'Mattityahu' meaning 'gift of God.' It was borne by one of the twelve apostles and author of the first Gospel in the New Testament.
Current Popularity
#33 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most cultures
- •Remains consistently popular without feeling trendy
- •Strong religious and historical significance
- •Nickname 'Matt' is universally recognized and professional
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Statistics
1,646,990
Total births since 1880
1983
Peak year
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