How Many People Are Named Mattew?
Complete statistics for the name Mattew: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mattew is a very rare male name, with only 1,153 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 286,253 Americans. It peaked in popularity back in 1987 with 58 births, but its trend is slowly declining.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 36All 1,227 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: 1987Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Mattew Through the Generations
Mattew has seen a steady presence through the generations, with its peak occurring in 1987 when 58 babies were given this name. Today, the average Mattew is around 36 years old, with a fairly even distribution across different age groups: 29% are under 30, 66% are between 30 and 60, and only 5% are over 60. This suggests that while Mattew is a name associated with a younger generation, it's also found among older adults, indicating its enduring appeal.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Mattew's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Mattew
How Many People Have the Name Mattew?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,153 people in the United States currently share the name Mattew. That works out to roughly 1 in every 286,253 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Mattew a Common or Rare Name?
Mattew 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 Mattew Mean?
Mattew means "creative variant of Matthew" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Mattew in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Mattew Most Popular?
The name Mattew reached peak popularity in 1987, with 58 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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 Mattew?
Approximately 1,153 people named Mattew live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,227. That works out to roughly 1 in 286,253 Americans.
Is Mattew a rare name?
Mattew is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 286,253 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mattew mean?
Mattew means "creative variant of Matthew" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Mattew more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Mattew are male and 0% are female.
When was Mattew most popular?
Mattew peaked in 1987 with 58 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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.