Boys name · Pennsylvania
Matthew in Pennsylvania
In SSA data for Pennsylvania, 94,257 babies are named Matthew across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #38 most popular boys name, with 257 born.
Popularity over time
Matthew in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 23 | #93 |
| 1926 | 82 | #120 |
| 1943 | 91 | #116 |
| 1959 | 468 | #48 |
| 1976 | 1,943 | #8 |
| 1992 | 2,124 | #2 |
| 2009 | 707 | #5 |
| 2025 | 257 | #38 |
No year in Pennsylvania had more Matthew births than 1983, when 2,954 were born. Matthew's highest rank in Pennsylvania was #2, set in 1981.
Its rank among boys names in Pennsylvania ran from #2 in 1981 to #138 in 1950, starting at #93 in 1910 and ending at #38 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 Pennsylvania?
In SSA data for Pennsylvania, 94,257 babies are named Matthew across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #38 most popular boys name, with 257 born.
How many babies are named Matthew in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania recorded 257 births of babies named Matthew in 2025.
What is the rank of Matthew in Pennsylvania?
Matthew ranked #38 among boys names in Pennsylvania 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.