Boys name · Virginia
Matthew in Virginia
Matthew was the 32nd most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 187 babies named Matthew that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 38,072 babies Matthew.
Popularity over time
Matthew in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 6 | 154th |
| 1926 | 21 | 163rd |
| 1943 | 19 | 221st |
| 1959 | 77 | 113th |
| 1976 | 593 | 10th |
| 1992 | 975 | 4th |
| 2009 | 399 | 15th |
| 2025 | 187 | 32nd |
Its rank among boys names in Virginia climbed from 154th in 1910 to 32nd in 2025.
The most babies named Matthew in Virginia in a single year was 1,158, in 1983. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 1995.
Across the country, Matthew reached its best rank of #1 in Massachusetts (1997). See Matthew in every state →
How popular is Matthew in Virginia?
Matthew was the 32nd most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 187 babies named Matthew that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 38,072 babies Matthew.
How many babies are named Matthew in Virginia?
In 2025, 187 babies were named Matthew in Virginia. The most babies named Matthew in Virginia in a single year was 1,158, in 1983.
What is the rank of Matthew in Virginia?
Matthew ranked 32nd among boys names in Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 1995.
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.