Boys name · New Jersey
Matthew in New Jersey
Babies born in New Jersey have been named Matthew 59,912 times in years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910. In 2025 it was the #20 most common boys name there, on 253 births.
Popularity over time
Matthew in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 11 | #67 |
| 1926 | 42 | #99 |
| 1943 | 34 | #118 |
| 1959 | 259 | #47 |
| 1976 | 733 | #12 |
| 1992 | 1,494 | #3 |
| 2009 | 715 | #2 |
| 2025 | 253 | #20 |
Its rank among boys names in New Jersey ran from #2 in 1994 to #118 in 1943, starting at #67 in 1910 and ending at #20 in 2025.
Its busiest year in New Jersey was 1989, with 1,706 Matthew births. Its highest rank among boys names in New Jersey was #2, in 1994.
Its highest rank in any state was #1, in Massachusetts in 1997. See Matthew in every state →
How popular is Matthew in New Jersey?
Babies born in New Jersey have been named Matthew 59,912 times in years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910. In 2025 it was the #20 most common boys name there, on 253 births.
How many babies are named Matthew in New Jersey?
253 Matthew babies were born in New Jersey in 2025.
What is the rank of Matthew in New Jersey?
Matthew ranked #20 among boys names in New Jersey in 2025.
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.