Mathew
Pronunciation: [ m-ATHY-oo ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Mathew first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 207 babies have been named Mathew in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mathew is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #61,377 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #61,377
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Mathew
Mathew is a girl name .
Is Mathew a boy or girl name? Mathew is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #61,377 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #941. Mathew is more commonly used as a boy name.
Mathew is currently ranked #61,377 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mathew include Mat, Math, Mathy, Mathie, May, Maie, and Matkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Mathew include Mathilda . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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