Boys name · Massachusetts
Matthew in Massachusetts
Matthew was the 32nd most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 147 babies named Matthew that year. Since 1910, Massachusetts families have named 54,724 babies Matthew.
Popularity over time
Matthew in Massachusetts, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 6 | 115th |
| 1926 | 34 | 110th |
| 1943 | 30 | 122nd |
| 1959 | 250 | 44th |
| 1976 | 941 | 5th |
| 1992 | 1,266 | 2nd |
| 2009 | 427 | 5th |
| 2025 | 147 | 32nd |
Its rank among boys names in Massachusetts climbed from 115th in 1910 to 32nd in 2025.
The most babies named Matthew in Massachusetts in a single year was 1,567, in 1987. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1997.
Across the country, Matthew reached its best rank of #1 in Massachusetts (1997). See Matthew in every state →
How popular is Matthew in Massachusetts?
Matthew was the 32nd most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 147 babies named Matthew that year. Since 1910, Massachusetts families have named 54,724 babies Matthew.
How many babies are named Matthew in Massachusetts?
In 2025, 147 babies were named Matthew in Massachusetts. The most babies named Matthew in Massachusetts in a single year was 1,567, in 1987.
What is the rank of Matthew in Massachusetts?
Matthew ranked 32nd among boys names in Massachusetts in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1997.
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.