Mateo is a highly popular boys' name in United States, ranking #11 in 2022 with 10,389 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 11,302 births ranking #7. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 4,397.4%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 168 boys born was named Mateo. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Mateo is a lively international favourite from the Matthew family and means gift of God. It feels warm, bright, and very easy to picture on a child or an adult.
The name has long-standing use in Spanish-speaking countries and has become increasingly popular far beyond them. Its rise reflects the appeal of traditional roots in a more modern-sounding shape.