Total births
49
Boys' name · since 1981
Natthew
Since 1981, U.S. Social Security records show 49 babies named Natthew, peaking in 1983. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 49
- total births
- 1981–1991
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 90%
- born in that decade
49 boys have been named Natthew since 1981, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Natthew has been recorded 49 times among boys since 1981, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 1991.
- 49 total births
- 1981–1991 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 90% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
49 boys have been named Natthew since 1981, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1991.
- 49
- total births
- 1981–1991
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 90%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
90% of everyone ever named Natthew was born in this single decade.
1983
Single peak year
9 babies were named Natthew in 1983 - its busiest year on record.
Natthew's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Natthew's SSA record in two at 1985 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1981, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1983 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Natthew at a glance
Last recorded 1991Peak year
1983
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1981
Natthew popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–1991
- Peak year (1983)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 11 years of records
Natthew by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Natthew's strongest decade.
44 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 90% of all-time use.
Natthew births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
44 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 44 births (90% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Natthew? ▼
Natthew has been given to 49 babies in the U.S. since 1981, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1991. 9 babies were born in 1983, its single highest year.
When was Natthew most popular? ▼
Natthew was most popular in the 1980s decade with 44 total births. The single peak year was 1983.
How long has the name Natthew been used? ▼
Natthew has been recorded in Social Security data since 1981, spanning 11 years of data through 1991.
What names are similar to Natthew? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nathan, Nathaniel, Nathanael, Nathanial, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Natthew's data
- Natthew's decade-level peak was the 1980s (44 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Natthew
Nearby Names Like Natthew
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Natthew
Nathan Boy
#62 587,497 births
Nathaniel Boy
#144 287,103 births
Nathanael Boy
#674 22,227 births
Nathanial Boy
#3694 10,578 births
Nathen Boy
#5255 6,146 births
Compare Natthew side by side: Natthew vs Nathan Natthew vs Nathaniel Natthew vs Nathanael
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1981–1991 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Natthew: Baby Name Since 1981 - 49 Births, Peak 1983." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/natthew. 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 Natthew 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.