Boys name · Ohio
Matthew in Ohio
Matthew was the 63rd most popular boys name in Ohio in 2025, with 172 babies named Matthew that year. Since 1910, Ohio families have named 83,229 babies Matthew.
Popularity over time
Matthew in Ohio, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 9 | 124th |
| 1926 | 35 | 176th |
| 1943 | 29 | 202nd |
| 1959 | 426 | 56th |
| 1976 | 2,021 | 7th |
| 1992 | 1,750 | 3rd |
| 2009 | 495 | 24th |
| 2025 | 172 | 63rd |
Its rank among boys names in Ohio climbed from 124th in 1910 to 63rd in 2025.
The most babies named Matthew in Ohio in a single year was 2,774, in 1983. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 1981.
Across the country, Matthew reached its best rank of #1 in Massachusetts (1997). See Matthew in every state →
How popular is Matthew in Ohio?
Matthew was the 63rd most popular boys name in Ohio in 2025, with 172 babies named Matthew that year. Since 1910, Ohio families have named 83,229 babies Matthew.
How many babies are named Matthew in Ohio?
In 2025, 172 babies were named Matthew in Ohio. The most babies named Matthew in Ohio in a single year was 2,774, in 1983.
What is the rank of Matthew in Ohio?
Matthew ranked 63rd among boys names in Ohio in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 1981.
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.