Declining since 1999, #4,857 for boys today.
Popularity of Mathieu since 1955
Babies named Mathieu per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 64 |
| 1970s | 202 |
| 1980s | 359 |
| 1990s | 512 |
| 2000s | 638 |
| 2010s | 443 |
| 2020s | 186 |
Meaning & origin
Mathieu is a French form of Matthew that has seen consistent use in the United States since at least 1955. Its highest ranking came in 1998, when it reached peak popularity. Since 1999, the name's usage has been declining, with a rank of 4,857 in 2025. That year, roughly 1 in every 85,404 boys was named Mathieu, reflecting its moderate but decreasing presence. The name remains strongly associated with French heritage, though it has not historically been concentrated in any particular U.S. state based on available data.
Mathieu is the French form of Matthew, which comes from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of God.' The name entered French through the Latin Matthaeus. It has been consistently used in France and other French-speaking regions since the Middle Ages, with notable bearers including various saints and historical figures.
“Mathieu” around the world
Where Mathieu lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
130
babies in 2024
Quebec
14
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mat, Matt
Sibling names for Mathieu
Names that share Mathieu's style, for a brother or sister.
