Matthieu
Every Matthieu since 1971 — 1,058 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Matthieu
Matthieu is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,501 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 1,058 American babies have been named Matthieu. Its peak came in 1998, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Matthieu stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Matthieu year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,501 |
| 2024 | 13 | #6,694 |
| 2023 | 15 | #6,117 |
| 2022 | 24 | #4,387 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,219 |
| 2020 | 17 | #5,387 |
| 2019 | 23 | #4,427 |
| 2018 | 25 | #4,172 |
| 2017 | 18 | #5,230 |
| 2016 | 21 | #4,715 |
| 2015 | 27 | #3,951 |
| 2014 | 30 | #3,585 |
| 2013 | 28 | #3,718 |
| 2012 | 33 | #3,339 |
| 2011 | 28 | #3,751 |
| 2010 | 33 | #3,353 |
| 2009 | 28 | #3,792 |
| 2008 | 36 | #3,199 |
| 2007 | 23 | #4,318 |
| 2006 | 24 | #4,065 |
| 2005 | 27 | #3,586 |
| 2004 | 28 | #3,422 |
| 2003 | 24 | #3,691 |
| 2002 | 26 | #3,420 |
| 2001 | 27 | #3,290 |
| 2000 | 20 | #4,018 |
| 1995 | 20 | #3,395 |
| 1990 | 26 | #2,594 |
| 1985 | 12 | #3,724 |
| 1980 | 9 | #4,376 |
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Famous people named Matthieu
- Matthieu Ricard Writer · b. 1946
- Matthieu Chedid Singer · b. 1971
- Matthieu Delpierre Soccer player · b. 1981
- Matthieu Chalmé Soccer player · b. 1980
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Matthieu in 2025?
Matthieu ranked #7,501 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Matthieu?
1,058 babies have been named Matthieu in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Matthieu most popular?
Matthieu peaked in 1998, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Matthieu a boy or girl name?
Matthieu is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Matthieu rising or falling?
Matthieu is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Matthieu?
Well-known people named Matthieu include Matthieu Ricard (writer), Matthieu Chedid (singer), Matthieu Delpierre (soccer player).