Mathew is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #195 in 2002 with 175 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 393 births ranking #115. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 55.5%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 1,647 boys born was named Mathew. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.