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Matthew

Matthew is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Matthew?

Recorded births named Matthew by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	1,659,655 births
England & Wales since 1996	80,812 births
Ireland since 1964	12,256 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Matthew's popularity over time

Babies named Matthew per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1983 (50,526/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1997 (7,443/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2007 (430/yr).

When was Matthew popular?

Matthew reached its peak in 1983, when it was the #4 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1980s name.

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