Boys name · Minnesota
Matthew in Minnesota
Matthew was the 76th most popular boys name in Minnesota in 2025, with 75 babies named Matthew that year. Since 1912, Minnesota families have named 34,923 babies Matthew.
Popularity over time
Matthew in Minnesota, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 | 216th |
| 1930 | 7 | 279th |
| 1946 | 7 | 288th |
| 1962 | 146 | 58th |
| 1978 | 982 | 3rd |
| 1994 | 667 | 4th |
| 2009 | 199 | 32nd |
| 2025 | 75 | 76th |
Its rank among boys names in Minnesota climbed from 216th in 1912 to 76th in 2025.
The most babies named Matthew in Minnesota in a single year was 1,317, in 1982. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1982.
Across the country, Matthew reached its best rank of #1 in Massachusetts (1997). See Matthew in every state →
How popular is Matthew in Minnesota?
Matthew was the 76th most popular boys name in Minnesota in 2025, with 75 babies named Matthew that year. Since 1912, Minnesota families have named 34,923 babies Matthew.
How many babies are named Matthew in Minnesota?
In 2025, 75 babies were named Matthew in Minnesota. The most babies named Matthew in Minnesota in a single year was 1,317, in 1982.
What is the rank of Matthew in Minnesota?
Matthew ranked 76th among boys names in Minnesota in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1982.
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.