How Many People Are Named Matteo?
Complete statistics for the name Matteo: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Matteo is a modern name with only 30,383 people using it in the US today, making it very rare, just 1 in 10,861 Americans. It peaked in 2024 with 2,582 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life path number 2 is traditionally associated with harmony, cooperation, and sensitivity. People connected to 2 are thought to be natural peacemakers who thrive in partnerships and bring balance to those around them.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 11All 31,026 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).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Matteo Through the Generations
The name Matteo has seen a rise in popularity, with its peak in 2024 marking 2,582 births, significantly higher than its all-time total of 31,026. Currently, 97% of those named Matteo are under 30, making it a distinctly modern choice. With 30,015 people under 30, the majority are quite young, while only 419 are over 60, showing a clear generational shift. This stark contrast between the peak year and current living population highlights the name's recent surge in popularity.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Matteo's Italian roots
📄 About the Name Matteo
How Many People Have the Name Matteo?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,938 people in the United States currently share the name Matteo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 171,026 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Matteo a Common or Rare Name?
Matteo is classified as Very 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 Matteo Mean?
Matteo means "Gift of God" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Matteo in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Matteo Most Popular?
The name Matteo reached peak popularity in 2024, with 2,582 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.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Matteo?
Approximately 1,938 people named Matteo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,938. That works out to roughly 1 in 171,026 Americans.
Is Matteo a rare name?
Matteo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 171,026 Americans has this name.
What does the name Matteo mean?
Matteo means "Gift of God" and comes from Italian origins.
Is Matteo more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Matteo are male and 0% are female.
When was Matteo most popular?
Matteo peaked in 2024 with 2,582 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.