Matthews
Matthews is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Gift of God.
Origin and history
Matthews is traditionally an English surname derived from the given name Matthew, meaning 'gift of Yahweh'. While far less common than Matthew as a first name, it has seen steady, low-volume use in the United States. It functions as a patronymic transferred surname given name.
Popularity in the United States
1,605 babies in the United States have been named Matthews since 1880. It ranks #3155 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1848.
States where it is most popular
- LA (52.2 %)
- CA (8.8 %)
- NY (8.8 %)
- SC (8.8 %)
- GA (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 16 |
| 1910-1920 | 89 |
| 1920-1930 | 126 |
| 1930-1940 | 82 |
| 1940-1950 | 104 |
| 1950-1960 | 121 |
| 1960-1970 | 120 |
| 1970-1980 | 141 |
| 1980-1990 | 269 |
| 1990-2000 | 176 |
| 2000-2010 | 175 |
| 2010-2019 | 97 |
| 2020-2029 | 79 |
Nicknames
Matt, Matty
Fun facts
- Matthews originated as a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Matthew' before transitioning into a given name.