Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Matthew.
National Rank (2025)
#32
All-Time Peak Rank
#2 (1995)
Total U.S. Births
1,654,075
Unisex Distribution99.7% Boy / 0.3% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Matthew Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Matthew
According to SSA data, Matthew achieved its highest historical rank of #2 in 1995. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1983 with 50,209 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 45.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Matthew scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-45.2% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record50,209Births in 1983
Years in Top 100
70yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:1,068
1890s:1,132
1900s:1,188
1910s:6,228
1920s:8,566
1930s:6,255
1940s:8,760
1950s:35,796
1960s:105,938
1970s:277,727
1980s:458,951
1990s:351,682
2000s:221,631
2010s:125,101
2020s:44,052
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesMat-thew
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.
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