Matthews

Boy name

Matthews has been given to 1,605 babies in the U.S. since 1882. It peaked in 1988.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,605

Peak year

1988 (41 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1882

10-year trend

▼ -41%

Gender split

All boys

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

1,659,655 babies since 1880

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

1,608 babies since 1913

1,600 babies since 1911

1,597 babies since 1882

1,590 babies since 1972

1,588 babies since 1974

1,623 babies since 1954

1,581 babies since 1973

1,572 babies since 1981

How popular is the name Matthews?

Matthews has been given to 1,605 babies in the U.S. since 1882. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Matthews peak?

Matthews peaked in 1988, when 41 babies were given the name.

Is Matthews a girl or boy name?

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

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