Mathieu
Every Mathieu since 1955 — 2,416 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mathieu
Mathieu is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,978 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1955, 2,416 American babies have been named Mathieu. Its peak came in 2000, when 77 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 Mathieu stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mathieu year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #4,978 |
| 2024 | 25 | #4,284 |
| 2023 | 24 | #4,421 |
| 2022 | 36 | #3,316 |
| 2021 | 44 | #2,846 |
| 2020 | 37 | #3,110 |
| 2019 | 33 | #3,464 |
| 2018 | 40 | #2,979 |
| 2017 | 36 | #3,229 |
| 2016 | 55 | #2,379 |
| 2015 | 47 | #2,631 |
| 2014 | 52 | #2,452 |
| 2013 | 39 | #2,930 |
| 2012 | 55 | #2,346 |
| 2011 | 49 | #2,537 |
| 2010 | 37 | #3,114 |
| 2009 | 70 | #2,001 |
| 2008 | 61 | #2,200 |
| 2007 | 44 | #2,750 |
| 2006 | 76 | #1,817 |
| 2005 | 54 | #2,226 |
| 2004 | 67 | #1,849 |
| 2003 | 53 | #2,117 |
| 2002 | 67 | #1,736 |
| 2001 | 69 | #1,693 |
| 2000 | 77 | #1,562 |
| 1995 | 41 | #2,047 |
| 1990 | 43 | #1,829 |
| 1985 | 36 | #1,714 |
| 1980 | 32 | #1,790 |
| 1975 | 20 | #2,261 |
| 1970 | 14 | #2,590 |
| 1965 | 13 | #2,337 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 6 | #3,748 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
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| 1930 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Mathieu
- Mathieu Kérékou Politician · 1933–2015
- Mathieu Kassovitz Actor · b. 1967
- Mathieu Orfila Chemist · 1787–1853
- Mathieu Amalric Actor · b. 1965
- Mathieu Valbuena Soccer player · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mathieu in 2025?
Mathieu ranked #4,978 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mathieu?
2,416 babies have been named Mathieu in the United States since 1955, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mathieu most popular?
Mathieu peaked in 2000, when 77 newborns received the name.
Is Mathieu a boy or girl name?
Mathieu is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mathieu rising or falling?
Mathieu is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mathieu?
Well-known people named Mathieu include Mathieu Kérékou (politician), Mathieu Kassovitz (actor), Mathieu Orfila (chemist).