Mathew Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Mathew means 'gift of Yahweh'.
Meaning of the Name Mathew
Mathew is a variant spelling of Matthew, which is derived from the Hebrew name Matityahu meaning 'gift of Yahweh'. It is a biblical name that is associated with the apostle Matthew, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus. The name has a strong religious significance and is commonly used in Christian communities.
Popularity of the Name Mathew
The popularity for the name Mathew peaked in popularity in the year 1990 with 2,174 births, which ranked number 288 out of 22,678 unique names for that year. Mathew had the most female births in 1985 with 17, which ranked number 4,453 out of 12,504 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1990 with 2,174, which ranked number 148 out of 9,485 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Mathew has declined sharply over the last ten years from 656 births to 268 births, a decline of -59.15%. Among males, Mathew has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 656 births to 268 births, a decline of -59.15%.
Nationwide Popularity of Mathew
- 20 Year Trend of Mathew: -76.09%
- 10 Year Trend of Mathew: -59.15%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Mathew: -59.15%
Popularity of Mathew by State
For males, Mathew was most popular in Western states with 75 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 65 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Mathew. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 65 | 494 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 19 | 752 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 10 | 856 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 5 | 1279 | < 5 | N/A |
| MO | 6 | 773 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 6 | 904 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 23 | 626 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 7 | 1030 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 36 | 748 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 10 | 648 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Mathew
- Total Births of Mathew: 245 (-8.56%)
- Male Births of Mathew: 245 (-8.56%)
Given the downward trend of Mathew over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -8.56% decrease in total births, for a total of 245 births in 2024. Male births for Mathew have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 245 male births in 2024, a decrease of -8.56%.