Matthew is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #7242 in 2009 with 18 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 105 births ranking #1816. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 73.5%. In 2009, approximately 1 in every 102,048 girls born was named Matthew. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Matthew is a major biblical classic meaning gift of God. It has stayed popular for generations because it feels stable, kind, and widely recognisable.
The name spread through the New Testament and Christian tradition, especially through Saint Matthew the apostle and evangelist. Its longevity gives it a dependable, cross-generational quality.