Boys name · Illinois
Matthew in Illinois
Matthew was the 41st most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 211 babies named Matthew that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 81,953 babies Matthew.
Popularity over time
Matthew in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 9 | 146th |
| 1926 | 44 | 174th |
| 1943 | 49 | 164th |
| 1959 | 401 | 58th |
| 1976 | 1,733 | 9th |
| 1992 | 1,881 | 2nd |
| 2009 | 647 | 13th |
| 2025 | 211 | 41st |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 146th in 1910 to 41st in 2025.
The most babies named Matthew in Illinois in a single year was 2,477, in 1983. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 1981.
Across the country, Matthew reached its best rank of #1 in Massachusetts (1997). See Matthew in every state →
How popular is Matthew in Illinois?
Matthew was the 41st most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 211 babies named Matthew that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 81,953 babies Matthew.
How many babies are named Matthew in Illinois?
In 2025, 211 babies were named Matthew in Illinois. The most babies named Matthew in Illinois in a single year was 2,477, in 1983.
What is the rank of Matthew in Illinois?
Matthew ranked 41st among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 1981.
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.