Holding steady.
Popularity of Mattheu since 1969
Babies named Mattheu per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 8 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 32 |
| 1990s | 27 |
| 2000s | 44 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Mattheu is a rare spelling variant of the classic name Matthew. First recorded in the United States in 1969, it saw its peak usage in 1988, but has never ranked among the top 1000 names. The trajectory of its use has been stable over the decades, with very few births each year. As an uncommonly spelled version of a traditionally popular name, Mattheu offers a distinctive alternative for parents drawn to the biblical name Matthew but seeking a less conventional form.
Mattheu is a minor spelling variant of Matthew, which derives from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of Yahweh'. The name was borne by one of the twelve apostles in the New Testament, traditionally regarded as the author of the first Gospel. While the standard spelling Matthew has been widely used in English since the Middle Ages, Mattheu represents an altered form that has seen occasional use in the United States, first appearing in records in 1969.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Matt, Matty
Sibling names for Mattheu
Names that share Mattheu's style, for a brother or sister.
