Total births
994
Boys' name · since 1994
Mateus
Since 1994, U.S. Social Security records show 994 babies named Mateus, peaking in 2007. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3028
- among boys today
- 994
- born since 1994
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other boys
Mateus currently ranks #3028 among boys' names in America, with 994 babies recorded since 1994.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Mateus has been recorded 994 times among boys since 1994, currently ranked #3028 nationally and more common than 79% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1994 to 2025.
- #3028 among boys today
- 994 born since 1994
- 2010s peak decade
- 79% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Mateus is currently the #3028 boys' name in America, more common than 79% of boys - 994 born since 1994, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3028
- among boys today
- 994
- born since 1994
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other boys
Mateus vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3028
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 79% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Mateus was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
52 babies were named Mateus in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Mateus compares
994 Top 31% higher than 69% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Mateus's all-time total is 171% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mateus | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 994 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 52 | 23 | 22,252 |
Mateus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mateus's SSA record in two at 2010 and the more recent half accounts for 65% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 35%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1994, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2007 peak of 52, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mateus at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#3,028
Active since
1994
Mateus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1994–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 52
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Mateus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Mateus's strongest decade.
380 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Mateus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 48
1990s
48 births
- 2000s
2000s
300 births
- 2010s
2010s
380 births
- 2020s
2020s
266 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 380 births (38% of all-time use).
How Mateus compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Mateus's total volume
Mateus vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Mateus by state
Where Mateus concentrates geographically, total births since 1994
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 155 | 15.6% |
| #2 | Massachusetts | | 97 | 9.8% |
| #3 | Florida | | 73 | 7.3% |
| #4 | New York | | 11 | 1.1% |
| #5 | Texas | | 7 | 0.7% |
| #6 | New Jersey | | 6 | 0.6% |
California share of Mateus's total US births 15.6%
Even split
155 of 994 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mateus? ▼
994 babies have been named Mateus since 1994. It currently ranks #3028 among boys. The peak year was 2007 with 52 births.
When was Mateus most popular? ▼
Mateus was most popular in the 2010s decade with 380 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Mateus most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mateus are California (155 births), Massachusetts (97 births), Florida (73 births).
How long has the name Mateus been used? ▼
Records for Mateus go back to 1994, giving 32 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Mateus? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Matthew, Mateo, Mathew, Matteo, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Mateus's data
- Mateus's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (380 total births) through the 2020s (266) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Mateuss (155 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Mateus
Nearby Names Like Mateus
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mateus
Matthew Boy
#33 1,654,075 births
Mateo Boy
#7 126,693 births
Mathew Boy
#936 77,538 births
Matteo Boy
#138 33,483 births
Matias Boy
#159 25,387 births
Compare Mateus side by side: Mateus vs Matthew Mateus vs Mateo Mateus vs Mathew
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Mateus
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1994–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Mateus: #3028 Boys' Name - 994 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mateus. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Mateus draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.