Mattew
Mattew is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Gift of God.
Origin and history
Mattew is a spelling variant of Matthew, a classic name derived from the Hebrew name Mattanyahu. It has been used persistently as a rare given name in the United States, likely arising as a typographical variant or intentional modification. Its usage pattern in published records reflects a modest but continuous presence.
Popularity in the United States
1,234 babies in the United States have been named Mattew since 1880. It ranks #3464 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1877.
States where it is most popular
- CA (56.6 %)
- NY (27.3 %)
- MI (6.1 %)
- IL (5.1 %)
- TX (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 15 |
| 1960-1970 | 78 |
| 1970-1980 | 191 |
| 1980-1990 | 433 |
| 1990-2000 | 189 |
| 2000-2010 | 144 |
| 2010-2019 | 129 |
| 2020-2029 | 50 |
Nicknames
Matt, Matty
Fun facts
- Mattew is a phonetic or spelling variation of Matthew, which has been a top American boys' name for decades.
- Over 1,200 boys in the United States have been given the exact spelling Mattew since 1880.