Mathieu Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Mathieu is a French name that means 'gift of God', originating from the Hebrew name Mattityahu. It has evolved through various languages, including Latin and Old English, before becoming popular in its current form in French. The name is associated with positive traits, and while it has biblical roots, it does not have a direct biblical background. It gained popularity during the Middle Ages and remains a well-regarded name in modern times.
The name Mathieu is most popular in Massachusetts, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) 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. From 2020-2022, Mathieu has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled 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, 'Mathieu' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5937th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2203rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1826th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2018th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3041st out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Mathieu' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Mathieu"
Pronunciation
/ma.tjø/
Origin
French
Etymology
Mathieu is derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, which means 'gift of God'. It is a French form of the name Matthew.
Meaning
gift of God
Language Evolution
Mattityahu (Hebrew), Matthaeus (Latin), Matthew (Old English), Mathieu (French)
Historical Usage
Mathieu gained popularity in France and other French-speaking regions during the Middle Ages, particularly due to the influence of Christianity and the biblical figure Matthew.
Variants & Derivatives
Matthew, Matthieu, Mattea, Matty
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Mathieu is perceived as a classic and elegant name in French-speaking cultures, maintaining a steady level of popularity.
Famous People
Mathieu Amalric, Mathieu Debuchy, Mathieu Schneider
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Mathieu"
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 "Mathieu"
"Mathieu" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 5937th of 7552 | 17 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2203rd of 10718 | 294 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1826th of 16616 | 632 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2018th of 24088 | 986 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3041st of 23106 | 468 |
Regional Popularity of "Mathieu" by Generation for Male 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) |
- |
51.85% 1806th/3483 |
- |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
31.04% 1389th/4475 |
44.86% 2330th/5194 |
33.47% 2114th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
41.49% 1901st/4582 |
36.27% 1873rd/5164 |
29.62% 2166th/7313 |
24.37% 1819th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
39.67% 2706th/6822 |
38.80% 2435th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Mathieu" 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 "Mathieu"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Mathieu" 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.