Boys name · North Carolina
Matthew in North Carolina
Matthew was the 36th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 233 babies named Matthew that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 38,227 babies Matthew.
Popularity over time
Matthew in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 11 | 115th |
| 1926 | 33 | 177th |
| 1943 | 17 | 277th |
| 1959 | 42 | 198th |
| 1976 | 493 | 14th |
| 1992 | 1,027 | 6th |
| 2009 | 445 | 18th |
| 2025 | 233 | 36th |
Its rank among boys names in North Carolina climbed from 115th in 1910 to 36th in 2025.
The most babies named Matthew in North Carolina in a single year was 1,215, in 1984. Its best showing was 4th among boys names in 1983.
Across the country, Matthew reached its best rank of #1 in Massachusetts (1997). See Matthew in every state →
How popular is Matthew in North Carolina?
Matthew was the 36th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 233 babies named Matthew that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 38,227 babies Matthew.
How many babies are named Matthew in North Carolina?
In 2025, 233 babies were named Matthew in North Carolina. The most babies named Matthew in North Carolina in a single year was 1,215, in 1984.
What is the rank of Matthew in North Carolina?
Matthew ranked 36th among boys names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 4th among boys names in 1983.
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.