Mathew Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Mathew originates from Hebrew, meaning 'gift of God'. It has evolved through various languages, including Greek and Latin, before becoming popular in English. Mathew is linked to biblical significance as an apostle and gospel writer. The name is perceived positively in modern times, associated with notable figures in various fields.
The name Mathew is most popular in Idaho, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Mathew has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Mathew' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 407th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 641st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 496th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 240th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 158th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 300th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 625th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8706th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8195th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 30690th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Mathew' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Mathew"
Pronunciation
/ˈmæθjuː/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Mathew is derived from the Hebrew name 'Matityahu', which means 'gift of God'.
Meaning
gift of God
Language Evolution
Matityahu (Hebrew), Matthias (Greek), Matthaeus (Latin), Matheus (Old French), Mathew (English)
Biblical Background
Mathew is a significant biblical figure, being one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and traditionally considered the author of the Gospel of Matthew.
Historical Usage
The name Mathew gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the Middle Ages, particularly after the Reformation when biblical names became fashionable.
Variants & Derivatives
Matthew, Matthias, Matteo, Matteus
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Mathew is viewed as a classic and timeless name, often associated with kindness and intelligence.
Famous People
Matthew McConaughey, Matthew Perry, Matthew Broderick, Mathew Baynton
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Mathew"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Mathew"
"Mathew" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 407th of 7545 | 3,361 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 641st of 6773 | 1,677 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 496th of 7552 | 4,296 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 240th of 10718 | 14,969 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 158th of 16616 | 29,732 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 300th of 24088 | 17,016 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 625th of 23106 | 5,301 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 8706th of 19264 | 63 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 8195th of 27321 | 134 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 30690th of 35406 | 10 |
Regional Popularity of "Mathew" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
26.98% 382nd/1416 |
24.15% 333rd/1379 |
19.74% 467th/2366 |
52.10% 595th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
36.68% 567th/1546 |
33.10% 515th/1556 |
33.57% 790th/2353 |
44.93% 695th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
18.37% 409th/2227 |
18.72% 455th/2430 |
28.92% 825th/2853 |
13.84% 384th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
6.50% 191st/2937 |
6.37% 222nd/3483 |
11.43% 402nd/3518 |
4.72% 191st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
3.74% 138th/3685 |
2.84% 127th/4475 |
4.02% 209th/5194 |
2.45% 155th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
7.14% 327th/4582 |
4.42% 228th/5164 |
4.69% 343rd/7313 |
3.58% 267th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
21.06% 839th/3984 |
12.39% 556th/4487 |
10.41% 710th/6822 |
7.41% 465th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Mathew" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Mathew"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Mathew" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.