Boys name · Ohio
Matthew in Ohio
In SSA data for Ohio, 83,229 babies are named Matthew across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #63 most popular boys name, with 172 born.
Popularity over time
Matthew in Ohio, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 9 | #124 |
| 1926 | 35 | #176 |
| 1943 | 29 | #202 |
| 1959 | 426 | #56 |
| 1976 | 2,021 | #7 |
| 1992 | 1,750 | #3 |
| 2009 | 495 | #24 |
| 2025 | 172 | #63 |
No year in Ohio had more Matthew births than 1983, when 2,774 were born. Matthew's highest rank in Ohio was #2, set in 1981.
Its rank among boys names in Ohio ran from #2 in 1981 to #275 in 1932, starting at #124 in 1910 and ending at #63 in 2025.
Nationally, Matthew's strongest state was Massachusetts, where it hit #1 in 1997. See Matthew in every state →
How popular is Matthew in Ohio?
In SSA data for Ohio, 83,229 babies are named Matthew across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #63 most popular boys name, with 172 born.
How many babies are named Matthew in Ohio?
Ohio recorded 172 births of babies named Matthew in 2025.
What is the rank of Matthew in Ohio?
Matthew ranked #63 among boys names in Ohio 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.