Matthieu
Matthieu is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Gift of Yahweh or gift of God.
Origin and history
Matthieu is the traditional French form of the name Matthew, derived ultimately from the Hebrew name Mattanyahu. It represents a subtle, classic French alternative to the ubiquitous English variant. In the United States, it remains relatively uncommon, chosen mostly by parents seeking a French spelling.
Popularity in the United States
1,058 babies in the United States have been named Matthieu since 1880. It ranks #3627 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1833.
States where it is most popular
- CA (47.7 %)
- NY (28.8 %)
- FL (13.7 %)
- TX (9.8 %)
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 | 38 |
| 1980-1990 | 155 |
| 1990-2000 | 242 |
| 2000-2010 | 263 |
| 2010-2019 | 266 |
| 2020-2029 | 94 |
Famous people named Matthieu
- Matthieu Chedid: Musician, Singer
- Matthieu Ricard: Author, Monk
Nicknames
Matt, Matty
Fun facts
- Matthieu is the standard French spelling for the biblical name Matthew.
- While rare in the United States compared to Matthew, Matthieu maintains a steady, small presence.