Name meaning & stats
Matthieu
Matthieu. 1,058 US babies since 1940, peak 1998. Notable Matthieus are 2.2× over-represented as rugby players.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1998
1,058 US babies were named Matthieu between 1940 and 2025.
Matthieu around the world
- France: 82,415 babies since 1900, peak 1987, No. 416 in 2025
- Belgium: 1,177 babies since 1995, peak 1997, No. 725 in 2025
- England & Wales: 131 babies since 1996, peak 2006
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Matthieus end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.7× | High · 63 people |
| Footballer | 0.7× | Medium · 24 people |
| Actor | 1.1× | Medium · 17 people |
| Rugby player | 2.2× | Medium · 15 people |
Among notable men who are rugby players, Matthieus show up 2.2× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Matthieus are 1.6× more likely than expected to be photographers.
The surprise career: Low confidence · 9 notable people.
Other spellings
1 in 4 Mathieus spell it Matthieu
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1998)