Boys name · Tennessee
Matthew in Tennessee
Matthew was the 54th most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 137 babies named Matthew that year. Since 1914, Tennessee families have named 28,026 babies Matthew.
Popularity over time
Matthew in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 6 | 298th |
| 1929 | 9 | 284th |
| 1949 | 12 | 293rd |
| 1964 | 51 | 131st |
| 1980 | 568 | 12th |
| 1995 | 708 | 8th |
| 2010 | 296 | 18th |
| 2025 | 137 | 54th |
Its rank among boys names in Tennessee climbed from 298th in 1914 to 54th in 2025.
The most babies named Matthew in Tennessee in a single year was 955, in 1987. Its best showing was 4th among boys names in 1987.
Across the country, Matthew reached its best rank of #1 in Massachusetts (1997). See Matthew in every state →
How popular is Matthew in Tennessee?
Matthew was the 54th most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 137 babies named Matthew that year. Since 1914, Tennessee families have named 28,026 babies Matthew.
How many babies are named Matthew in Tennessee?
In 2025, 137 babies were named Matthew in Tennessee. The most babies named Matthew in Tennessee in a single year was 955, in 1987.
What is the rank of Matthew in Tennessee?
Matthew ranked 54th among boys names in Tennessee in 2025. Its best showing was 4th among boys names in 1987.
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.