Mateusz
Mateusz is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Gift of God.
Origin and history
Mateusz is the Polish equivalent of the classic Biblical name Matthew. Derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, it has been used traditionally in Poland and central Europe for centuries. In the United States, it remains relatively uncommon, primarily used within families of Polish heritage.
Popularity in the United States
1,156 babies in the United States have been named Mateusz since 1880. It ranks #3538 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1886.
States where it is most popular
- IL (60.5 %)
- NY (27.3 %)
- NJ (10.3 %)
- CT (1.4 %)
- CA (0.63 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 27 |
| 1990-2000 | 379 |
| 2000-2010 | 505 |
| 2010-2019 | 204 |
| 2020-2029 | 41 |
Famous people named Mateusz
- Mateusz Morawiecki: Politician, Economist
- Mateusz Kusznierewicz: Sailor, Athlete
- Mateusz Ponitka: Basketball Player
Nicknames
Mati
Fun facts
- Mateusz serves as the exact Polish equivalent to the English name Matthew.
- In Polish culture, diminutive forms like Mati or Matusz are frequently used from childhood into adulthood.