Total births
1,156
Boys' name · since 1987
Mateusz
Since 1987, U.S. Social Security records show 1,156 babies named Mateusz, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #12840
- among boys today
- 1,156
- born since 1987
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 10%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Mateusz is the #12840 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,156 recorded since 1987.
Social Security Administration records show Mateusz recorded 1,156 times among boys since 1987, holding rank #12840 nationally today, ahead of 10% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1987 to 2025.
- #12840 among boys today
- 1,156 born since 1987
- 2000s peak decade
- 10% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Mateusz is currently the #12840 boys' name in America, more common than 10% of boys - 1,156 born since 1987, peaking in the 2000s.
- #12840
- among boys today
- 1,156
- born since 1987
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 10%
- more common than other boys
Mateusz vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12840
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 10% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Mateusz was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
62 babies were named Mateusz in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Mateusz compares
1,156 Top 29% higher than 71% 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
Mateusz's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mateusz | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,156 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 62 | 23 | 22,252 |
Mateusz's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mateusz's SSA record in two at 2006 and the more recent half accounts for 40% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 60%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1988, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2008 peak of 62, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mateusz at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#12,840
Active since
1987
Mateusz popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1987–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 62
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Mateusz by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Mateusz's strongest decade.
505 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Mateusz births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 27
1980s
27 births
- 1990s
1990s
379 births
- 2000s
2000s
505 births
- 2010s
2010s
204 births
- 2020s 41
2020s
41 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 505 births (44% of all-time use).
How Mateusz 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 Mateusz's total volume
Mateusz vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Mateusz by state
Where Mateusz concentrates geographically, total births since 1987
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 483 | 41.8% |
| #2 | New York | | 218 | 18.9% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 82 | 7.1% |
| #4 | Connecticut | | 11 | 1.0% |
| #5 | California | | 5 | 0.4% |
Illinois share of Mateusz's total US births 41.8%
Even split
483 of 1,156 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mateusz? ▼
1,156 babies have been named Mateusz since 1987. It currently ranks #12840 among boys. The peak year was 2008 with 62 births.
When was Mateusz most popular? ▼
Mateusz was most popular in the 2000s decade with 505 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Mateusz most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mateusz are Illinois (483 births), New York (218 births), New Jersey (82 births).
How long has the name Mateusz been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Mateusz since 1987 -- 39 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Mateusz? ▼
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 Mateusz's data
- Mateusz's decade-level peak was the 2000s (505 total births); usage has since declined to 41 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Mateuszs (483 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Mateusz
Nearby Names Like Mateusz
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mateusz
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 Mateusz side by side: Mateusz vs Matthew Mateusz vs Mateo Mateusz vs Mathew
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Mateusz
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1987–2025 (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. "Mateusz: #12840 Boys' Name - 1,156 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mateusz. 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 Mateusz 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 July 2026.