Declining since 2011, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Matthieu since 1971
Babies named Matthieu per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 38 |
| 1980s | 155 |
| 1990s | 242 |
| 2000s | 263 |
| 2010s | 266 |
| 2020s | 94 |
Meaning & origin
Matthieu, the French form of Matthew, has a modest presence in the United States. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1971 and reached its peak popularity in 1998. Since 2011, its usage has been declining, reflecting a broader trend away from traditional French variants in favor of anglicized forms. Despite its low rank of 7194 in 2025, with an estimated 1 in 155,280 boys named Matthieu that year, the name retains a classic, international appeal. It is most common in French-speaking communities and among families seeking a distinctly European touch.
Matthieu is the French form of Matthew, which derives from the Hebrew name Mattityahu meaning 'gift of Yahweh'. The name entered French via the Latin Matthaeus. It has been used in France since the Middle Ages, closely tied to Saint Matthew the Evangelist. While less common in English-speaking countries, it remains a traditional choice in French-speaking regions.
“Matthieu” around the world
Where Matthieu lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
110
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mat, Matt, Mathieu
Sibling names for Matthieu
Names that share Matthieu's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Camille, Juliette, Margaux, Sophie, Elise, Abrielle, Adriene, Angelin, Ariane, Cassandre, Chantelle, Charisse, Christelle, Christiane, Clarisse, Dominique, Eliette, Emmanuelle, Gissele, Gisselle, Gizelle, Josseline, Lilianne, Marielle, Veronique, Abigaelle, Jacquelina, Simmone, Analysse, Angeligue, Briggitte, Celisse, Marien, Oceane, Sophonie
Brothers: Antoine, Pierre, Lucas, Alexandre, Nicolas, Audric, Etienne, Fabien, Jeremie, Julien, Laurent, Pascal, Phillipe, Zacharie, Bastien, Yohann, Benoit, Marguis
