Boys name · North Carolina
Matthew in North Carolina
The SSA records 38,227 Matthew births in North Carolina, counting years with 5 or more from 1910. In 2025 it stood as the #36 most popular boys name, from 233 births that year.
Popularity over time
Matthew in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 11 | #115 |
| 1926 | 33 | #177 |
| 1943 | 17 | #277 |
| 1959 | 42 | #198 |
| 1976 | 493 | #14 |
| 1992 | 1,027 | #6 |
| 2009 | 445 | #18 |
| 2025 | 233 | #36 |
North Carolina had the most Matthew births in 1984, with 1,215. Matthew's highest rank in North Carolina was #4, set in 1983.
Matthew started at #115 in 1910 and finished at #36 in 2025 on the boys list in North Carolina, with a high of #4 in 1983 and a low of #277 in 1943.
Nationally, Matthew's strongest state was Massachusetts, where it hit #1 in 1997. See Matthew in every state →
How popular is Matthew in North Carolina?
The SSA records 38,227 Matthew births in North Carolina, counting years with 5 or more from 1910. In 2025 it stood as the #36 most popular boys name, from 233 births that year.
How many babies are named Matthew in North Carolina?
In 2025, 233 babies born in North Carolina were named Matthew.
What is the rank of Matthew in North Carolina?
Matthew's 2025 rank among boys names in North Carolina was #36.
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.