Matvey
Every Matvey since 2003 — 319 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Matvey
Matvey is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,039 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 2003, 319 American babies have been named Matvey. Its peak came in 2013, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Matvey stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Matvey year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #6,039 |
| 2024 | 17 | #5,580 |
| 2023 | 23 | #4,561 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,572 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,221 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6,506 |
| 2019 | 17 | #5,485 |
| 2018 | 23 | #4,442 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,696 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6,231 |
| 2015 | 18 | #5,205 |
| 2014 | 24 | #4,213 |
| 2013 | 26 | #3,928 |
| 2012 | 20 | #4,806 |
| 2011 | 17 | #5,353 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9,361 |
| 2009 | 12 | #7,092 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,543 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 5 | #13,331 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,649 |
| 2003 | 7 | #9,290 |
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Famous people named Matvey
- Matvey Blanter Composer · 1903–1990
- Matvey Kazakov Architect · 1738–1812
- Matvey Gusev Astronomer · 1826–1866
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Matvey in 2025?
Matvey ranked #6,039 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Matvey?
319 babies have been named Matvey in the United States since 2003, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Matvey most popular?
Matvey peaked in 2013, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Matvey a boy or girl name?
Matvey is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Matvey rising or falling?
Matvey has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Matvey?
Well-known people named Matvey include Matvey Blanter (composer), Matvey Kazakov (architect), Matvey Gusev (astronomer).