boys' name 1966–2017

Mathew

Mathew is losing ground — from #99 in 1966 to #696 in 2017.

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#696 last ranked in 2017
2 registrations that year
8,758 total 1966–2017

Note: Mathew hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.

Popularity over the years

Registrations dropped from 59 to 2 (-97%).

Peak popularity was in 1985 (461 registrations).

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Peak 1985 · 461
Low 2014 · 1
Years tracked 37

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By state & territory — 2017

How often Mathew was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Mathew popularity by state — 2017Australian Capital Territory: no data for this yearNew South Wales: no data for this yearNorthern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: no data for this yearSouth Australia: 2 (rank #501)Tasmania: no data for this yearVictoria: no data for this yearWestern Australia: no data for this yearACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Mathew — popularity by state & territory in 2017. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
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Most popular in South Australia (2 babies)

South Australia
2 #501
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In 2017: 2 babies named Mathew across 1 of 8 states and territories.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies in Australia have been named Mathew?
Between 1966 and 2017, Mathew was registered for 8,758 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Mathew a popular name in Australia?
Mathew has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017, when it last ranked #696 with 2 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.