Names / Boy names
Mathieu
Current rank
#4,978
and easing
All-time peak
#1,470
in 1998
First recorded
1955
in U.S. data
Children named
2,400
since 1955
Popularity over time
Annual U.S. children given the name · Peak #1,470 in 1998 · Source: Social Security Administration
Meaning & background
A boys' name, Mathieu was first recorded in 1955. 1998 marked its high point, reaching #1,470. These days it lands below the top 1,000, so it still feels distinctive. More than 2,400 children have been given the name overall.