How Many People Are Named Mateo?
Complete statistics for the name Mateo: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mateo has a classic yet modern feel. With over 114,000 people named Mateo in the US today, it's 1 in 2,890. Most are young, with nearly 98% under 30.
π Meaning & Origin
Life path number 9 is traditionally associated with compassion, wisdom, and a deep sense of purpose. People connected to the number 9 are often seen as generous souls who feel a strong pull toward helping others and leaving the world better than they found it.
π Worldwide Usage
β₯ Gender Distribution
π Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 9All 115,641 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
π Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records Β· Trend: Rising
π Name Scorecard
Scores 0β100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
π Mateo Through the Generations
The name Mateo has seen a steady rise, entering the US top 10 for the last decade. Its peak was in 2024 with 11,308 births, showing a surge in popularity. While the total births are 115,641, the current population of 114,203 indicates a high survival rate. The age distribution tells a story of a youthful demographic, with 113,640 under 30 and only 1,402 aged 30-60, reflecting its modern appeal. This trend is surprising given the name's relatively recent prominence.
π State Distribution (Top 10)
β Famous People Named Mateo
Mateo is a masculine given name, a form of Matthew used in Spanish and Croatian, similar to the Italian form Matteo. Notable people with the name include:Master Mateo, sculptor and architect who worked in the Iberian Peninsula Mateo Aimerich (1715β1799), Spanish philologist Mateo AlemΓ‘n (1547β1615?), Spanish novelist and writer Mateo BertoΕ‘a, Croatian footballer Mateo CaΓ±ellas, Spanish middle distance runner and politician, known as Mateu CaΓ±ellas Mateo A. T. Caparas (1923β2020), Filipino lawyer Mateo Cassierra, Colombian football striker Mateo Castellano, Argentine football midfielder Mateo Cβ¦
Full list on Wikipedia βπΏ Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Mateo's Spanish, Italian roots
π About the Name Mateo
How Many People Have the Name Mateo?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 15,024 people in the United States currently share the name Mateo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 22,061 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Mateo a Common or Rare Name?
Mateo is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Mateo Mean?
Mateo means "Gift of God" and comes from Spanish, Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Mateo in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Mateo Most Popular?
The name Mateo reached peak popularity in 2024, with 11,308 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
β Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Mateo?
Approximately 15,024 people named Mateo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 15,024. That works out to roughly 1 in 22,061 Americans.
Is Mateo a rare name?
Mateo is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 22,061 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mateo mean?
Mateo means "Gift of God" and comes from Spanish, Italian origins.
Is Mateo more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Mateo are male and 0% are female.
When was Mateo most popular?
Mateo peaked in 2024 with 11,308 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.