Mathew Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Mathew is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Mathew?
Mathew is spelled M-A-T-H-E-W. The name has 6 letters.
Mathew at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Mathew is commonly understood to mean “gift of Yahweh” or “gift of God,” derived from Hebrew origins.
- Origin
- Mathew is a variant spelling of Matthew, which is associated with the Hebrew name Mattityahu.
- Pronunciation
- MATH-yoo · 2 syllables
Mathew Popularity in 2025
Rank#973
Recorded Births235
- Boys usage fell 37 places to #973 and recorded 11 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Mathew Mean?
Mathew is commonly understood to mean “gift of Yahweh” or “gift of God,” derived from Hebrew origins.
Origin: Mathew is a variant spelling of Matthew, which is associated with the Hebrew name Mattityahu.
How Do You Pronounce Mathew?
PronunciationMATH-yoo
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Mathew?
- History
- The name occurs in Christian biblical texts and has been used in cultures influenced by Christianity.
Mathew Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 235 | #973 |
| 2024 | Boys | 246 | #936 |
| 2023 | Boys | 259 | #897 |
| 2022 | Boys | 271 | #878 |
| 2021 | Boys | 315 | #782 |
| 2020 | Boys | 352 | #711 |
| 2019 | Boys | 389 | #670 |
| 2018 | Boys | 479 | #578 |
| 2017 | Boys | 503 | #551 |
| 2016 | Boys | 565 | #523 |
| 2015 | Boys | 628 | #477 |
| 2014 | Boys | 625 | #465 |
| 2013 | Boys | 674 | #431 |
| 2012 | Boys | 656 | #427 |
| 2011 | Boys | 691 | #408 |
| 2010 | Boys | 700 | #401 |
| 2009 | Boys | 799 | #380 |
| 2008 | Boys | 833 | #368 |
| 2007 | Boys | 926 | #346 |
| 2006 | Boys | 1,011 | #316 |
| 2005 | Boys | 1,093 | #300 |
| 2004 | Boys | 1,092 | #291 |
| 2003 | Boys | 1,125 | #279 |
| 2002 | Boys | 1,121 | #273 |
When Was Mathew Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1990 · Boys
2,174 recorded births
National rank #148
1989 · Boys
2,162 recorded births
National rank #143
1988 · Boys
2,061 recorded births
National rank #142
1987 · Boys
2,045 recorded births
National rank #140
Where Mathew Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| KY | #625 | 6 |
| FL | #633 | 26 |
| MA | #690 | 6 |
| CA | #731 | 36 |
| TX | #789 | 34 |
| MD | #809 | 5 |
| WA | #898 | 6 |
| PA | #913 | 8 |