Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Mathew
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 1990
Peak era
1990
Peak births
2,174
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Millennial
Quick answers about Mathew
How many people are named Mathew?
An estimated 67,473 living Americans are named Mathew.
How rare is Mathew?
Mathew is uncommon among babies today, with 235 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 89.2% from its 1990 peak.
How old is the typical Mathew?
The median age of a living American named Mathew is approximately 36 years, with most bearers falling between 26 and 45 years old.
Is Mathew still popular?
Not especially. Mathew has been declining since its 1990 peak and registered 235 births in 2025.
Where is Mathew most common?
Mathew has its strongest geographic signal in Oregon, where it appears 2.7× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19902025
Peak year
1990
Decline from peak
89.2%
2025
235
All-time
77,538