Matthew
Matthew is losing ground — from #78 in 1957 to #103 in 2023.
Note: Matthew hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2023. 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 89 to 156 (+75%).
Peak popularity was in 1989 (2,909 registrations).
Neighbours in the 2023 ranking
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By state & territory — 2023
How often Matthew was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.
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Most popular in New South Wales (93 babies) , least popular in Queensland (63).
In 2023: 156 babies named Matthew across 2 of 8 states and territories.
Frequently asked questions
- How many babies in Australia have been named Matthew?
- Between 1957 and 2023, Matthew was registered for 85,075 babies in the available state datasets.
- Is Matthew a popular name in Australia?
- Matthew has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2023, when it last ranked #103 with 156 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.