Matthieu is a distinctive choice, ranked #4608 in 2020. Your child is likely to be the only Matthieu in their class.
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UK Rank 2020
#4608
About the Name Matthieu
Matthieu has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 786 places in five years. It was most popular in 1998 at #1110 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.
Matthieu is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Matthieu
Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Matthieu per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Matthieu in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Matthieu has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 786 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1110 in 1998. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Matthieu is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
3
UK babies named Matthieu (2020)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 786 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Matthieu
Likely around 1 other Matthieu in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2020)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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