Mathew
Boy name · 676 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Mathew: 676 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 29 births in 1993.
The name Mathew is a variant of Matthew, from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning "gift of Yahweh" or "gift of God." It arrived in Scotland through the New Testament’s Gospel writer, who was also one of the twelve apostles and a tax collector before his calling. Famous bearers include the Scottish architect Sir Mathew Murray, a pioneer of the steam locomotive, and the American actor Mathew McConaughey, known for his drawling charm. Although less common than Matthew, this spelling appears occasionally in Scottish birth records. The name shares its root with Matthias and has a strong biblical heritage. Its most notable place connection is perhaps indirect—the Scottish island of St. Matthew, though no major city bears the exact spelling.
Boy 45 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 199329 babies
- Latest (2023)
- #4826 babies
- Total births
- 676since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 30%vs prior 5y