Boys name · South Carolina
Matthew in South Carolina
Matthew was the 50th most popular boys name in South Carolina in 2025, with 83 babies named Matthew that year. Since 1910, South Carolina families have named 17,345 babies Matthew.
Popularity over time
Matthew in South Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 10 | 110th |
| 1926 | 34 | 101st |
| 1943 | 30 | 139th |
| 1959 | 42 | 136th |
| 1976 | 195 | 19th |
| 1992 | 407 | 7th |
| 2009 | 219 | 14th |
| 2025 | 83 | 50th |
Its rank among boys names in South Carolina climbed from 110th in 1910 to 50th in 2025.
The most babies named Matthew in South Carolina in a single year was 549, in 1990. Its best showing was 6th 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 South Carolina?
Matthew was the 50th most popular boys name in South Carolina in 2025, with 83 babies named Matthew that year. Since 1910, South Carolina families have named 17,345 babies Matthew.
How many babies are named Matthew in South Carolina?
In 2025, 83 babies were named Matthew in South Carolina. The most babies named Matthew in South Carolina in a single year was 549, in 1990.
What is the rank of Matthew in South Carolina?
Matthew ranked 50th among boys names in South Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 6th 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.