Matteo Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Matteo is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Matteo?
Matteo is spelled M-A-T-T-E-O. The name has 6 letters.
Matteo at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Matteo means “gift of God.”
- Origin
- Matteo is commonly associated with the Italian language as a form of the name Matthew.
- Pronunciation
- mat-TEH-o · 3 syllables
Matteo Popularity in 2025
Rank#146
Recorded Births2,455
- Boys usage fell 8 places to #146 and recorded 134 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 Matteo Mean?
Matteo means “gift of God.”
Origin: Matteo is commonly associated with the Italian language as a form of the name Matthew.
How Do You Pronounce Matteo?
Pronunciationmat-TEH-o
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Matteo?
- History
- Matteo has been used as a given name in Italian contexts and appears in various historical records.
Matteo Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2005 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 2,455 | #146 |
| 2024 | Boys | 2,589 | #138 |
| 2023 | Girls | 6 | #13,462 |
| 2023 | Boys | 2,517 | #144 |
| 2022 | Boys | 2,048 | #183 |
| 2021 | Boys | 2,356 | #165 |
| 2020 | Boys | 2,223 | #173 |
| 2019 | Boys | 2,161 | #179 |
| 2018 | Girls | 5 | #15,682 |
| 2018 | Boys | 2,095 | #196 |
| 2017 | Boys | 2,082 | #188 |
| 2016 | Boys | 2,387 | #169 |
| 2015 | Boys | 2,171 | #191 |
| 2014 | Girls | 5 | #16,513 |
| 2014 | Boys | 836 | #374 |
| 2013 | Boys | 798 | #377 |
| 2012 | Boys | 707 | #410 |
| 2011 | Boys | 751 | #385 |
| 2010 | Boys | 642 | #429 |
| 2009 | Boys | 600 | #455 |
| 2008 | Boys | 473 | #556 |
| 2007 | Boys | 392 | #624 |
| 2006 | Boys | 381 | #623 |
| 2005 | Boys | 306 | #682 |
When Was Matteo 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.
2024 · Boys
2,589 recorded births
National rank #138
2023 · Boys
2,517 recorded births
National rank #144
2025 · Boys
2,455 recorded births
National rank #146
2016 · Boys
2,387 recorded births
National rank #169
Where Matteo 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NV | #70 | 42 |
| FL | #72 | 270 |
| CT | #76 | 47 |
| NJ | #85 | 112 |
| NM | #90 | 20 |
| RI | #90 | 12 |
| NY | #92 | 195 |
| MA | #94 | 73 |