Matheo
Every Matheo since 1996 — 2,451 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Matheo
Matheo is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #751 in 2025 with 344 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 2,451 American babies have been named Matheo. Its peak came in 2025, when 344 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Matheo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Matheo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 344 | #751 |
| 2024 | 286 | #851 |
| 2023 | 271 | #871 |
| 2022 | 191 | #1,115 |
| 2021 | 141 | #1,323 |
| 2020 | 143 | #1,285 |
| 2019 | 156 | #1,224 |
| 2018 | 148 | #1,249 |
| 2017 | 144 | #1,270 |
| 2016 | 117 | #1,476 |
| 2015 | 108 | #1,528 |
| 2014 | 54 | #2,392 |
| 2013 | 74 | #1,909 |
| 2012 | 55 | #2,345 |
| 2011 | 39 | #2,978 |
| 2010 | 30 | #3,599 |
| 2009 | 25 | #4,125 |
| 2008 | 13 | #6,640 |
| 2007 | 20 | #4,744 |
| 2006 | 18 | #4,982 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,580 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,169 |
| 2003 | 10 | #7,063 |
| 2002 | 5 | #11,836 |
| 2001 | 8 | #8,050 |
| 2000 | 5 | #11,542 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Matheo in 2025?
Matheo ranked #751 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 344 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Matheo?
2,451 babies have been named Matheo in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Matheo most popular?
Matheo peaked in 2025, when 344 newborns received the name.
Is Matheo a boy or girl name?
Matheo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Matheo rising or falling?
Matheo is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.