Matthieu

A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 1,045 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#7080 in 2024Declining

Meaning & Origin

Matthew

Matthieu is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, the French form of Matthew, from the Hebrew Mattityahu, composed of mattath (gift) and Yahweh (God), meaning 'gift of God' — the French form of the apostle and evangelist's name.

With over 1,045 recorded births, Matthieu is the distinctly French form of Matthew — used in France and French-speaking communities as the standard form of this apostolic name. Matthew the Apostle was a tax collector whom Jesus called to discipleship, who later wrote the first Gospel of the New Testament. As Matthieu, the name carries both the Hebrew meaning of divine gift and the warmth of French pronunciation with its lilting final syllable.

EtymologyShow more

Matthieu is cataloged under the Hebrew naming tradition. Hebrew names often carry theological significance — many embed references to God, virtues, or blessings within their structure.

In the U.S., Matthieu has been recorded as a boy's name since 1971, with 1,045 total births. Browse the Hebrew names hub on this site to explore the broader family.

At a Glance

#7080

Current Rank

1,045

Total births

Since 1971

1998

Peak year

36 births

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Popularity Over Time

Matthieu was #3421 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #7080, but its charm endures.

First appeared: 1971Peak: 1998 (36 births)Current: #7080

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Matthieu
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	82	#5835	▼
2010s	265	#4038	▲
2000s	263	#3680	▲
1990s	242	#3078	▲
1980s	155	#3236	▲
1970s	38	#5239	—

The Story of Matthieu

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 1998, Matthieu is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Matthieu are most likely born between 1988 and 2008.

How rare is Matthieu?

Only about 1 in every 300,000 babies born in 2024 was named Matthieu — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1971, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2010s with 265 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Matthieu by the numbers

Would fill 22 school buses
Meeting one Matthieu per day would take 2.9 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(51 years, 1971–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Matthieu
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	12	#7080	-3 (-20.0%)
2023	15	#6112	-9 (-37.5%)
2022	24	#4383	+10 (71.4%)
2021	14	#6217	-3 (-17.6%)
2020	17	#5384	-6 (-26.1%)
2019	23	#4426	-1 (-4.2%)
2018	24	#4312	+6 (33.3%)
2017	18	#5228	-3 (-14.3%)
2016	21	#4714	-6 (-22.2%)
2015	27	#3951	-3 (-10.0%)
2014	30	#3584	+2 (7.1%)
2013	28	#3718	-5 (-15.2%)
2012	33	#3339	+5 (17.9%)
2011	28	#3750	-5 (-15.2%)
2010	33	#3353	+5 (17.9%)
2009	28	#3791	-8 (-22.2%)
2008	36	#3199	+13 (56.5%)
2007	23	#4317	-1 (-4.2%)
2006	24	#4064	-3 (-11.1%)
2005	27	#3585	-1 (-3.6%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthieu a boy's or girl's name?

Matthieu is primarily a boy's name.

When was Matthieu most popular?

Matthieu reached its peak popularity in 1998 with 36 births that year. It is currently ranked #7080 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Matthieu?

Matthieu is currently ranked #7080 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,045 babies since 1971.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1971–2024