Mathew
Meaning: Gift of God — a blessing from heaven
Origin: Hebrew/English
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #83
Total births: 7,436
History: Mathew peaked in the 1990s with this single-T spelling particularly popular in Australia. Mathew Hayden smashed cricket records with aggressive Australian batting. The spelling variant is a distinctly Australian choice.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2000) | #98 |
| Babies named Mathew in 2000 | 90 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 7,436 |
| Peak year | 1985 (384 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #29 |
| Years in records | 1966–2000 (34 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 35 spots |
Frequently asked about Mathew
What does the name Mathew mean?
Mathew means “Gift of God — a blessing from heaven” from Hebrew/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Mathew?
Mathew has Hebrew/English origin. The traditional meaning is “Gift of God — a blessing from heaven”.
How popular is Mathew in Australia?
Mathew ranked #98 in Australia in 2000 — given to 90 babies that year.
When was Mathew most popular?
Mathew peaked in 1985 with 384 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Mathew a boy or girl name?
Mathew is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Mathews in registered births are male.
Is the name Mathew rising or falling in popularity?
Mathew has fallen 35 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #63 in 1995 to #98 in 2000.
How long has Mathew been recorded in Australia?
Mathew appears in birth records in Australia across 34 years — from 1966 through 2000.