Boys name · Virginia
Matthew in Virginia
In SSA data for Virginia, 38,072 babies are named Matthew across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #32 most popular boys name, with 187 born.
Popularity over time
Matthew in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 6 | #154 |
| 1926 | 21 | #163 |
| 1943 | 19 | #221 |
| 1959 | 77 | #113 |
| 1976 | 593 | #10 |
| 1992 | 975 | #4 |
| 2009 | 399 | #15 |
| 2025 | 187 | #32 |
Matthew had its most births in Virginia in 1983, when 1,158 babies were given the name. Its highest rank in Virginia came in 1995, at #2.
Matthew started at #154 in 1910 and finished at #32 in 2025 on the boys list in Virginia, with a high of #2 in 1995 and a low of #313 in 1929.
Massachusetts gave Matthew its highest national rank, #1, in 1997. See Matthew in every state →
How popular is Matthew in Virginia?
In SSA data for Virginia, 38,072 babies are named Matthew across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #32 most popular boys name, with 187 born.
How many babies are named Matthew in Virginia?
Virginia recorded 187 births of babies named Matthew in 2025.
What is the rank of Matthew in Virginia?
Matthew ranked #32 among boys names in Virginia 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.