Declining since 2007, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Mateusz since 1987
Babies named Mateusz per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 27 |
| 1990s | 379 |
| 2000s | 505 |
| 2010s | 204 |
| 2020s | 41 |
Meaning & origin
Mateusz entered the U.S. Social Security data in 1987 and reached its peak popularity in 2008. Since 2007 it has been falling in usage, and in 2025 it ranked #7679 with approximately 1 in 170,808 male newborns receiving the name. The name is almost exclusively used by families with Polish heritage, and its trajectory shows a steady decline since the mid-2000s. While less common in the U.S., Mateusz remains a classic Polish name with strong ties to the Christian heritage of the country.
Mateusz is the Polish form of Matthew, which derives from the Hebrew name Matityahu, meaning 'gift of God.' In Poland, Mateusz has been a common given name since the Middle Ages, often associated with the apostle and evangelist Matthew. It remains a staple in Polish naming traditions.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mat, Mateo
Sibling names for Mateusz
Names that share Mateusz's style, for a brother or sister.
