Boys name · Nebraska
Matthew in Nebraska
Matthew was the 91st most popular boys name in Nebraska in 2025, with 27 babies named Matthew that year. Since 1916, Nebraska families have named 12,209 babies Matthew.
Popularity over time
Matthew in Nebraska, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 6 | 238th |
| 1958 | 59 | 59th |
| 1969 | 169 | 19th |
| 1980 | 434 | 1st |
| 1992 | 264 | 4th |
| 2003 | 112 | 14th |
| 2014 | 42 | 62nd |
| 2025 | 27 | 91st |
Its rank among boys names in Nebraska climbed from 238th in 1916 to 91st in 2025.
The most babies named Matthew in Nebraska in a single year was 456, in 1981. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1980.
Across the country, Matthew reached its best rank of #1 in Massachusetts (1997). See Matthew in every state →
How popular is Matthew in Nebraska?
Matthew was the 91st most popular boys name in Nebraska in 2025, with 27 babies named Matthew that year. Since 1916, Nebraska families have named 12,209 babies Matthew.
How many babies are named Matthew in Nebraska?
In 2025, 27 babies were named Matthew in Nebraska. The most babies named Matthew in Nebraska in a single year was 456, in 1981.
What is the rank of Matthew in Nebraska?
Matthew ranked 91st among boys names in Nebraska in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1980.
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.