Boys name · Massachusetts
Matthew in Massachusetts
As of 2025, Matthew was the #32 most common boys name in Massachusetts, drawn from 147 births that year. Its total reaches 54,724 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
Matthew in Massachusetts, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 6 | #115 |
| 1926 | 34 | #110 |
| 1943 | 30 | #122 |
| 1959 | 250 | #44 |
| 1976 | 941 | #5 |
| 1992 | 1,266 | #2 |
| 2009 | 427 | #5 |
| 2025 | 147 | #32 |
Its rank among boys names in Massachusetts ran from #1 in 1997 to #128 in 1947, starting at #115 in 1910 and ending at #32 in 2025.
Massachusetts had the most Matthew births in 1987, with 1,567. In 1997 it reached #1, its highest boys-name rank in Massachusetts.
Across the country, Matthew reached its highest rank of #1 in Massachusetts (1997). See Matthew in every state →
How popular is Matthew in Massachusetts?
As of 2025, Matthew was the #32 most common boys name in Massachusetts, drawn from 147 births that year. Its total reaches 54,724 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named Matthew in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts recorded 147 births of babies named Matthew in 2025.
What is the rank of Matthew in Massachusetts?
Matthew's 2025 rank among boys names in Massachusetts was #32.
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.