Mathew
Mathew is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Gift of God.
Origin and history
Mathew is a single-t variant spelling of the classic biblical name Matthew, derived from the Hebrew name Mattanyahu. It has been a steady masculine choice in the United States, offering a slightly streamlined alternative to the traditional spelling. Although less common than Matthew, it remains a familiar and recognizable name across generations.
Popularity in the United States
77,538 babies in the United States have been named Mathew since 1880. It ranks #377 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #806.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.5 %)
- NY (8.4 %)
- TX (7.3 %)
- OH (4.7 %)
- FL (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 474 |
| 1890-1900 | 415 |
| 1900-1910 | 385 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,584 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,739 |
| 1930-1940 | 890 |
| 1940-1950 | 866 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,059 |
| 1960-1970 | 4,653 |
| 1970-1980 | 10,849 |
| 1980-1990 | 18,622 |
| 1990-2000 | 16,799 |
| 2000-2010 | 10,615 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,910 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,678 |
Famous people named Mathew
- Mathew Knowles: Record Executive, Talent Manager
- Mathew Ryan: Athlete, Soccer Player
- Mathew St. Patrick: Actor
Nicknames
Matt, Matty, Mat
Fun facts
- Mathew is a long-standing variant of Matthew that omits the second 't', a pattern also seen in names like Philip.
- While the double-T spelling Matthew reached top-tier status, Mathew has accumulated over 77,000 U.S. births since 1880.