Boys name · Delaware
Matthew in Delaware
Matthew was the 74th most popular boys name in Delaware in 2025, with 14 babies named Matthew that year. Since 1953, Delaware families have named 5,242 babies Matthew.
Popularity over time
Matthew in Delaware, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 5 | 127th |
| 1963 | 25 | 39th |
| 1974 | 70 | 10th |
| 1984 | 184 | 2nd |
| 1994 | 121 | 2nd |
| 2004 | 81 | 4th |
| 2015 | 35 | 20th |
| 2025 | 14 | 74th |
Its rank among boys names in Delaware climbed from 127th in 1953 to 74th in 2025.
The most babies named Matthew in Delaware in a single year was 184, in 1984. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 2002.
Across the country, Matthew reached its best rank of #1 in Massachusetts (1997). See Matthew in every state →
How popular is Matthew in Delaware?
Matthew was the 74th most popular boys name in Delaware in 2025, with 14 babies named Matthew that year. Since 1953, Delaware families have named 5,242 babies Matthew.
How many babies are named Matthew in Delaware?
In 2025, 14 babies were named Matthew in Delaware. The most babies named Matthew in Delaware in a single year was 184, in 1984.
What is the rank of Matthew in Delaware?
Matthew ranked 74th among boys names in Delaware in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 2002.
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.