Boys name · California
Matthew in California
Matthew was the 23rd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 996 babies named Matthew that year. Since 1910, California families have named 181,793 babies Matthew.
Popularity over time
Matthew in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 6 | 108th |
| 1927 | 8 | 405th |
| 1944 | 21 | 318th |
| 1960 | 811 | 48th |
| 1976 | 2,742 | 9th |
| 1992 | 4,075 | 7th |
| 2009 | 2,426 | 9th |
| 2025 | 996 | 23rd |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 108th in 1910 to 23rd in 2025.
The most babies named Matthew in California in a single year was 4,885, in 1990. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 2016.
Across the country, Matthew reached its best rank of #1 in Massachusetts (1997). See Matthew in every state →
How popular is Matthew in California?
Matthew was the 23rd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 996 babies named Matthew that year. Since 1910, California families have named 181,793 babies Matthew.
How many babies are named Matthew in California?
In 2025, 996 babies were named Matthew in California. The most babies named Matthew in California in a single year was 4,885, in 1990.
What is the rank of Matthew in California?
Matthew ranked 23rd among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 2016.
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.