Mateo is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #8679 in 2025 with 12 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 18 births ranking #6573. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 133,939 girls born was named Mateo. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.