Matthew name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Matthew
Story and style
Matthew is a distinctive name for boys.
For parents, Matthew is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.
At a glance
The quick version
Best rank29th in 2009
Listed years13/18 years
TrendFalling
First listed2008
StyleFamiliar
Length7 letters
More about Matthew
Background notes
What style of name is Matthew?
Matthew feels familiar. It sits naturally beside names like Jasper, Malakai, Marcus and Mason: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.
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Matthew ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Matthew is a familiar name for boys that was more common earlier in the years we cover. Its best recorded rank was 29th in 2009.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 97th |
| 2024 | Not in top 100 |
| 2023 | 85th |
| 2022 | Not in top 100 |
| 2021 | Not in top 100 |
| 2020 | Not in top 100 |
| 2019 | 92nd |
| 2018 | Not in top 100 |
| 2017 | 77th |
| 2016 | 80th |
| 2015 | 94th |
| 2014 | 55th |
| 2013 | 65th |
| 2012 | 64th |
| 2011 | 44th |
| 2010 | 38th |
| 2009 | 29th |
| 2008 | 33rd |