Holding steady.
Popularity of Mathhew since 1975
Babies named Mathhew per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 91 |
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Mathhew is a rare respelling of Matthew, first recorded in 1975. It saw its most notable usage in the 1980s, peaking in 1983, but never reached a rank high enough to appear in national data, so the one-in-N figure cannot be calculated. The trajectory from 1975 onward has been stable and negligible, reflecting its status as a niche variant. It was most common in the 1980s, with usage dropping off sharply after. No top states are recorded due to the low numbers, but it likely appeared sporadically across the United States. The variant Mathhew offers an alternative spelling for parents seeking a familiar name with a slight twist.
Mathhew is a modern respelling of Matthew, derived from the Hebrew name Matityahu, meaning 'gift of Yahweh'. Matthew was the name of one of the twelve apostles and an evangelist in the New Testament, which contributed to its widespread use in Christian cultures. The spelling Mathhew likely emerged as a creative variation in the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Matt, Matty
Sibling names for Mathhew
Names that share Mathhew's style, for a brother or sister.
