Boys name · Missouri
Matthew in Missouri
As of 2025, Matthew was the #60 most common boys name in Missouri, drawn from 96 births that year. Its total reaches 36,229 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1912.
Popularity over time
Matthew in Missouri, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 | #278 |
| 1928 | 10 | #269 |
| 1945 | 8 | #308 |
| 1961 | 178 | #61 |
| 1977 | 1,004 | #4 |
| 1993 | 681 | #6 |
| 2009 | 219 | #37 |
| 2025 | 96 | #60 |
Rank swung between #3 (1981) and #468 (1921) in Missouri, from #278 in 1912 to #60 in 2025.
No year in Missouri had more Matthew births than 1983, when 1,228 were born. Its highest rank among boys names in Missouri was #3, in 1981.
Its highest rank in any state was #1, in Massachusetts in 1997. See Matthew in every state →
How popular is Matthew in Missouri?
As of 2025, Matthew was the #60 most common boys name in Missouri, drawn from 96 births that year. Its total reaches 36,229 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1912.
How many babies are named Matthew in Missouri?
Missouri recorded 96 births of babies named Matthew in 2025.
What is the rank of Matthew in Missouri?
Matthew's 2025 rank among boys names in Missouri was #60.
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.