Matthew
Matthew is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Gift of God.
Origin and history
Matthew is historically a masculine name derived from Hebrew meaning 'gift of Yahweh'. Although overwhelmingly used for boys in the U.S., SSA data shows occasional usage for females as a cross-gender choice. It carries a classical, timeless feel despite its traditional gender alignment.
Popularity in the United States
5,580 babies in the United States have been named Matthew since 1880. It ranks #2293 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2056.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.8 %)
- NY (10.7 %)
- TX (7.8 %)
- PA (7.3 %)
- OH (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 21 |
| 1930-1940 | 13 |
| 1940-1950 | 15 |
| 1950-1960 | 64 |
| 1960-1970 | 339 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,232 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,567 |
| 1990-2000 | 735 |
| 2000-2010 | 389 |
| 2010-2019 | 155 |
| 2020-2029 | 45 |
Nicknames
Matt, Matty
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of Yahweh'.
- While predominantly given to boys, thousands of female births in the United States have been registered under the name Matthew.