Boys name · Kentucky
Matthew in Kentucky
As of 2025, Matthew was the #60 most common boys name in Kentucky, drawn from 72 births that year. Its total reaches 22,410 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1914.
Popularity over time
Matthew in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5 | #366 |
| 1930 | 7 | #382 |
| 1947 | 7 | #410 |
| 1963 | 67 | #93 |
| 1978 | 517 | #12 |
| 1994 | 477 | #12 |
| 2009 | 227 | #18 |
| 2025 | 72 | #60 |
Rank swung between #5 (1983) and #458 (1937) in Kentucky, from #366 in 1914 to #60 in 2025.
Its busiest year in Kentucky was 1983, with 838 Matthew births. Its highest rank among boys names in Kentucky was #5, in 1983.
Its highest rank in any state was #1, in Massachusetts in 1997. See Matthew in every state →
How popular is Matthew in Kentucky?
As of 2025, Matthew was the #60 most common boys name in Kentucky, drawn from 72 births that year. Its total reaches 22,410 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1914.
How many babies are named Matthew in Kentucky?
72 Matthew babies were born in Kentucky in 2025.
What is the rank of Matthew in Kentucky?
Matthew ranked #60 among boys names in Kentucky 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.