Boys name · Kentucky
Matthew in Kentucky
Matthew was the 60th most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 72 babies named Matthew that year. Since 1914, Kentucky families have named 22,410 babies Matthew.
Popularity over time
Matthew in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5 | 366th |
| 1930 | 7 | 382nd |
| 1947 | 7 | 410th |
| 1963 | 67 | 93rd |
| 1978 | 517 | 12th |
| 1994 | 477 | 12th |
| 2009 | 227 | 18th |
| 2025 | 72 | 60th |
Its rank among boys names in Kentucky climbed from 366th in 1914 to 60th in 2025.
The most babies named Matthew in Kentucky in a single year was 838, in 1983. Its best showing was 5th among boys names in 1983.
Across the country, Matthew reached its best rank of #1 in Massachusetts (1997). See Matthew in every state →
How popular is Matthew in Kentucky?
Matthew was the 60th most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 72 babies named Matthew that year. Since 1914, Kentucky families have named 22,410 babies Matthew.
How many babies are named Matthew in Kentucky?
In 2025, 72 babies were named Matthew in Kentucky. The most babies named Matthew in Kentucky in a single year was 838, in 1983.
What is the rank of Matthew in Kentucky?
Matthew ranked 60th among boys names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 5th among boys names in 1983.
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.