Boys name · New York
Matthew in New York
In SSA data for New York, 135,084 babies are named Matthew across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #17 most popular boys name, with 520 born.
Popularity over time
Matthew in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 38 | #76 |
| 1926 | 140 | #104 |
| 1943 | 186 | #94 |
| 1959 | 833 | #44 |
| 1976 | 1,967 | #11 |
| 1992 | 3,080 | #3 |
| 2009 | 1,451 | #3 |
| 2025 | 520 | #17 |
New York had the most Matthew births in 1990, with 3,529. Its highest rank in New York came in 1989, at #2.
Matthew started at #76 in 1910 and finished at #17 in 2025 on the boys list in New York, with a high of #2 in 1989 and a low of #112 in 1934.
Massachusetts gave Matthew its highest national rank, #1, in 1997. See Matthew in every state →
How popular is Matthew in New York?
In SSA data for New York, 135,084 babies are named Matthew across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #17 most popular boys name, with 520 born.
How many babies are named Matthew in New York?
New York recorded 520 births of babies named Matthew in 2025.
What is the rank of Matthew in New York?
Matthew ranked #17 among boys names in New York 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.