Boys name · California
Mathew in California
As of 2025, Mathew was the #740 most common boys name in California, drawn from 36 births that year. Its total reaches 11,094 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1915.
Popularity over time
Mathew in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 6 | #327 |
| 1942 | 5 | #663 |
| 1958 | 62 | #301 |
| 1971 | 135 | #204 |
| 1985 | 238 | #172 |
| 1998 | 225 | #204 |
| 2012 | 160 | #277 |
| 2025 | 36 | #740 |
Its rank among boys names in California ran from #161 in 1984 to #740 in 2025, starting at #327 in 1915 and ending at #740 in 2025.
California had the most Mathew births in 1990, with 308. In 1984 it reached #161, its highest boys-name rank in California.
Across the country, Mathew reached its highest rank of #55 in Wyoming (1986). See Mathew in every state →
How popular is Mathew in California?
As of 2025, Mathew was the #740 most common boys name in California, drawn from 36 births that year. Its total reaches 11,094 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1915.
How many babies are named Mathew in California?
36 Mathew babies were born in California in 2025.
What is the rank of Mathew in California?
Mathew ranked #740 among boys names in California in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.
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