Declining since 1986, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Mattew since 1925
Babies named Mattew per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 78 |
| 1970s | 191 |
| 1980s | 433 |
| 1990s | 189 |
| 2000s | 144 |
| 2010s | 129 |
| 2020s | 50 |
Meaning & origin
Mattew is a rare variant spelling of the classic Matthew. First recorded in 1925, it saw its highest usage in 1987, though even then it was uncommon. Since 1986, its usage has declining steadily. In 2025, it ranked 9,714th, with only about 1 in 244,011 newborns receiving the name. This spelling has never appeared among the top names in any state. For parents seeking a distinctive twist on a familiar name, Mattew offers a subtle alternative that remains firmly tied to the Matthew tradition.
Mattew is a minor variant spelling of Matthew, which derives from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of Yahweh.' The name Matthew appears in the New Testament as one of the twelve apostles and author of the first Gospel. The variant Mattew likely arose from the medieval English spelling Matheu or Mathieu, with the modern form rarely used.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Matt, Matty
Sibling names for Mattew
Names that share Mattew's style, for a brother or sister.
