NAME PROFILE
Matthew
Matthew is a Hebrew name meaning 'gift of God.' It carries a sense of warmth and generosity, often associated with kindness and a positive demeanor. Those named Matthew are often seen as dependable and caring individuals, making them great friends and companions.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,659,655 |
| Gender | Male (99% / 1%) |
| Peak year | 1983 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 21%CA — 21%PA — 20%TX — 19%IL — 19%
Notable People
Matthew McConaughey (Actor, *Dallas Buyers Club*) · Matthew Perry (Actor, *Friends*) · Matthew Broderick (Actor, *Ferris Bueller's Day Off*) · Matthew Fox (Actor, *Lost*) · Matthew Henson (Explorer, one of the first to reach the North Pole)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MattMatty
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