Mathew is a distinctive choice, ranked #1517 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Mathew in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1517
US Rank #939
About the Name Mathew
Mathew has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 86 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #115 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Mathew is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #939, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Mathew
Unlikely. With around 17 UK babies named Mathew per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Mathew in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Mathew has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 86 places in the last five years. Its peak was #115 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Mathew is more popular in the US (#939) than in the UK (#1517). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Mathew include: Mathew Collins — Mathew Thomas Clemence Collins is a Swiss professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Austria Salzburg in the Austrian 2.; Mathew Kuzhalnadan — Mathew Kuzhalnadan is an Indian lawyer and politician from Kerala and a member of the Indian National Congress.; Mathew Knowles — Mathew Knowles is an American record executive, businessman and university lecturer..
Mathew ranks #939 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
17
UK babies named Mathew (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 86 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Mathew
Likely around 1 other Mathew in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Mathew
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Mathew Kuzhalnadan is an Indian lawyer and politician from Kerala and a member of the Indian National Congress. He represents Muvattupuzha constituency in the Kerala Legislative Assembly.
Sir David Mathew, was a Welsh Knight. He was Lord of Llandaff and Seneschal of Llandaff Cathedral, and one of the ten Great Barons of Glamorgan, a Marcher Lord.