Boys name · Iowa
Matthew in Iowa
Matthew was the 90th most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 40 babies named Matthew that year. Since 1913, Iowa families have named 22,089 babies Matthew.
Popularity over time
Matthew in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 6 | 229th |
| 1934 | 5 | 308th |
| 1954 | 33 | 130th |
| 1968 | 324 | 19th |
| 1983 | 823 | 1st |
| 1997 | 273 | 7th |
| 2011 | 80 | 46th |
| 2025 | 40 | 90th |
Its rank among boys names in Iowa climbed from 229th in 1913 to 90th in 2025.
The most babies named Matthew in Iowa in a single year was 857, in 1982. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1979.
Across the country, Matthew reached its best rank of #1 in Massachusetts (1997). See Matthew in every state →
How popular is Matthew in Iowa?
Matthew was the 90th most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 40 babies named Matthew that year. Since 1913, Iowa families have named 22,089 babies Matthew.
How many babies are named Matthew in Iowa?
In 2025, 40 babies were named Matthew in Iowa. The most babies named Matthew in Iowa in a single year was 857, in 1982.
What is the rank of Matthew in Iowa?
Matthew ranked 90th among boys names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1979.
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.