Matheus
Every Matheus since 1988 — 1,688 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Matheus
Matheus is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,201 in 2025 with 65 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 1,688 American babies have been named Matheus. Its peak came in 2007, when 104 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Matheus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Matheus year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 65 | #2,201 |
| 2024 | 58 | #2,411 |
| 2023 | 59 | #2,355 |
| 2022 | 81 | #1,931 |
| 2021 | 50 | #2,610 |
| 2020 | 48 | #2,644 |
| 2019 | 69 | #2,103 |
| 2018 | 75 | #1,969 |
| 2017 | 46 | #2,701 |
| 2016 | 47 | #2,649 |
| 2015 | 36 | #3,200 |
| 2014 | 50 | #2,505 |
| 2013 | 46 | #2,613 |
| 2012 | 48 | #2,578 |
| 2011 | 49 | #2,536 |
| 2010 | 72 | #1,948 |
| 2009 | 64 | #2,134 |
| 2008 | 81 | #1,819 |
| 2007 | 104 | #1,522 |
| 2006 | 95 | #1,557 |
| 2005 | 48 | #2,419 |
| 2004 | 73 | #1,741 |
| 2003 | 55 | #2,070 |
| 2002 | 44 | #2,358 |
| 2001 | 47 | #2,209 |
| 2000 | 49 | #2,077 |
| 1995 | 20 | #3,394 |
| 1990 | 5 | #9,027 |
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Famous people named Matheus
- Matheus Cunha Soccer player · b. 1999
- Matheus Leite Nascimento Soccer player · b. 1983
- Matheus Fernandes Soccer player · b. 1998
- Matheus Biteco Soccer player · 1995–2016
- Matheus Ferraz Soccer player · b. 1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Matheus in 2025?
Matheus ranked #2,201 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 65 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Matheus?
1,688 babies have been named Matheus in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Matheus most popular?
Matheus peaked in 2007, when 104 newborns received the name.
Is Matheus a boy or girl name?
Matheus is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Matheus rising or falling?
Matheus is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Matheus?
Well-known people named Matheus include Matheus Cunha (soccer player), Matheus Leite Nascimento (soccer player), Matheus Fernandes (soccer player).