Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Matthew
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 1983
#32 boys’ name in 2025
Peak era
1983
Peak births
50,209
Current vitality
Strong
Peak generation
Millennial
1880Peak 19832025
Quick answers about Matthew
How many people are named Matthew?
An estimated 1.6 million living Americans are named Matthew.
How rare is Matthew?
Matthew is still widely used among babies today, with 7,003 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 86.1% from its 1983 peak. It was the #32 boys’ name in 2025.
How old is the typical Matthew?
The median age of a living American named Matthew is approximately 38 years, with most bearers falling between 27 and 46 years old.
Is Matthew still popular?
Somewhat. Matthew has been declining since its 1983 peak and registered 7,003 births in 2025.
Peak year
1983
Decline from peak
86.1%
2025
7,003
All-time
1,654,075