Total births
1,058
Boys' name · since 1971
Matthieu
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 1,058 babies named Matthieu, peaking in 1998. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6565
- among boys today
- 1,058
- born since 1971
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other boys
Matthieu currently ranks #6565 among boys' names in America, with 1,058 babies recorded since 1971.
Matthieu has 1,058 recorded births among boys since 1971, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #6565 as of the latest data, more common than 54% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2025.
- #6565 among boys today
- 1,058 born since 1971
- 2010s peak decade
- 54% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Matthieu is currently the #6565 boys' name in America, more common than 54% of boys - 1,058 born since 1971, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6565
- among boys today
- 1,058
- born since 1971
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other boys
Matthieu vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6565
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 54% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Matthieu was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
36 babies were named Matthieu in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
How Matthieu compares
1,058 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
Matthieu's all-time total is 188% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Matthieu | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,058 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 36 | 23 | 22,252 |
Matthieu's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Matthieu's full recorded timeline at 2000, 59% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 41% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1971, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1998 peak of 36 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Matthieu at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1998
Current rank
#6,565
Active since
1971
Matthieu popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2025
- Peak year (1998)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Matthieu by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Matthieu's strongest decade.
266 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Matthieu births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 38
1970s
38 births
- 1980s
1980s
155 births
- 1990s
1990s
242 births
- 2000s
2000s
263 births
- 2010s
2010s
266 births
- 2020s 94
2020s
94 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 266 births (25% of all-time use).
How Matthieu 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 Matthieu's total volume
Matthieu vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Matthieu by state
Where Matthieu concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 73 | 6.9% |
| #2 | New York | | 44 | 4.2% |
| #3 | Florida | | 21 | 2.0% |
| #4 | Texas | | 15 | 1.4% |
California share of Matthieu's total US births 6.9%
Even split
73 of 1,058 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Matthieu? ▼
1,058 babies have been named Matthieu since 1971. It currently ranks #6565 among boys. The peak year was 1998 with 36 births.
When was Matthieu most popular? ▼
Matthieu was most popular in the 2010s decade with 266 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
Where is Matthieu most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Matthieu are California (73 births), New York (44 births), Florida (21 births).
How long has the name Matthieu been used? ▼
Matthieu has been recorded in Social Security data since 1971, spanning 55 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Matthieu? ▼
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 Matthieu's data
- Matthieu's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (266 total births) through the 2020s (94) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Matthieus (73 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 Matthieu
Nearby Names Like Matthieu
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Matthieu
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Mateo Boy
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Mathew Boy
#936 77,538 births
Matteo Boy
#138 33,483 births
Matias Boy
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Compare Matthieu side by side: Matthieu vs Matthew Matthieu vs Mateo Matthieu vs Mathew
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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, 1971–2025 (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. "Matthieu: #6565 Boys' Name - 1,058 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/matthieu. 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 Matthieu 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.