Holding steady.
Popularity of Mathews since 1896
Babies named Mathews per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2006, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Mathews's real moment was 1901.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 7 |
| 1910s | 70 |
| 1920s | 73 |
| 1930s | 14 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 46 |
| 1990s | 43 |
| 2000s | 113 |
| 2010s | 39 |
| 2020s | 13 |
Meaning & origin
Mathews is a given name that is almost always a variant of the far more common Matthew. The U.S. Social Security Administration's data shows the name was first recorded in 1896, with its peak year of usage being 1901, yet it has never cracked the top 1000 names. According to the trajectory, its popularity has remained stable over the decades, never experiencing a significant surge or decline. The name's strong biblical roots and familiar sound mean it is recognized without being common. While it has never been strongly associated with any particular state, it carries a traditional, surname-as-first-name style that fits current naming trends.
Mathews is a variant of Matthew, derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of God.' As an English surname, it arose as a patronymic meaning 'son of Matthew.' The given name Mathews has been used primarily in English-speaking countries and occasionally as a first name, though it remains more common as a surname.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Matt, Matty
Sibling names for Mathews
Names that share Mathews's style, for a brother or sister.
