Mathews

Boy name

Mathews has been given to 452 babies in the U.S. since 1896. It peaked in 2006.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

452

Peak year

2006 (17 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1896

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Names one letter away from Mathews — alternate spellings parents actually use.

77,745 babies since 1880

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Mathews.

452 babies since 2000

453 babies since 1881

453 babies since 1994

451 babies since 1994

451 babies since 1995

451 babies since 2001

454 babies since 2000

450 babies since 1980

How popular is the name Mathews?

Mathews has been given to 452 babies in the U.S. since 1896. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Mathews peak?

Mathews peaked in 2006, when 17 babies were given the name.

Is Mathews a girl or boy name?

Mathews is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Mathews are boys).

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