Boys name · California
Matthew in California
As of 2025, Matthew was the #23 most common boys name in California, drawn from 996 births that year. Its total reaches 181,793 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
Matthew in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 6 | #108 |
| 1927 | 8 | #405 |
| 1944 | 21 | #318 |
| 1960 | 811 | #48 |
| 1976 | 2,742 | #9 |
| 1992 | 4,075 | #7 |
| 2009 | 2,426 | #9 |
| 2025 | 996 | #23 |
Rank swung between #2 (2016) and #506 (1934) in California, from #108 in 1910 to #23 in 2025.
No year in California had more Matthew births than 1990, when 4,885 were born. Its highest rank among boys names in California was #2, in 2016.
Its highest rank in any state was #1, in Massachusetts in 1997. See Matthew in every state →
How popular is Matthew in California?
As of 2025, Matthew was the #23 most common boys name in California, drawn from 996 births that year. Its total reaches 181,793 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named Matthew in California?
996 Matthew babies were born in California in 2025.
What is the rank of Matthew in California?
Matthew ranked #23 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.