1,680births recorded
2Countries
1Variants
1882Peak · United States
#7679United States 2025
Matthews is a boy name family recorded 1,680 times in 2 countries since 1882. It ranks highest today in the United States (#7679 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1882, at 2.3 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Matthews
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews | English | 1,605 | 🇺🇸 United States | #7679 | 1882 | ▼ 35 % |
| Matthews | English | 75 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2018 | – |
Questions about Matthews
How popular is the name Matthews?
In 2025 it ranked #7679 in the United States. Official registers record 1,680 births across 2 countries.
When was Matthews most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1882, at 2.3 births per 100,000.
Is Matthews a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Matthews is a boy name.