Mathew is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #266 in 2006 with 137 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 393 births ranking #115. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 65.1%. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 2,338 boys born was named Mathew. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.