Mateo

Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
115,641 Total Births
145 Years of Data
2024 Peak Popularity Year
11,308 Peak Births

Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Mateo originated from the Hebrew name Matityahu, meaning 'gift of God'. It evolved through Greek and Latin forms before becoming popular in Spanish. The name is often associated with positive traits and does not have a direct biblical reference. Its usage gained prominence in the Middle Ages and continues to be favored today.

Etymology & Cultural Background

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Pronunciation

/məˈteɪ.oʊ/

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Origin

Spanish

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Etymology

Mateo is derived from the Hebrew name Matityahu, which means 'gift of God'. This name was translated into Greek as Matthaíos and later into Latin as Matthaeus.

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Meaning

gift of God

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Language Evolution

Matityahu (Hebrew), Matthaíos (Greek), Matthaeus (Latin), Matteo (Italian), Mateo (Spanish)

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Historical Usage

The name Mateo became popular in Spain and Latin America during the Middle Ages, influenced by Christian tradition and the veneration of Saint Matthew.

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Variants & Derivatives

Matteo, Matias, Matthew, Matthias

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Modern Popularity & Image

Mateo is a popular name in Spanish-speaking countries and is often associated with qualities such as kindness and generosity.

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Famous People

Mateo Kovačić (Croatian footballer), Mateo Messina (American composer), Mateo de la Torre (Mexican painter)

📊 Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Rising
25-Year Trend: Consistently Rising
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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Key Insights

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 11,308 peak births in 2024

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Nevada

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 8 different American generations with varying popularity

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Historical Birth Statistics

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History

Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 2339th of 7545 195
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 2245th of 6773 203
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 2513th of 7552 201
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 1894th of 10718 370
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 1343rd of 16616 1,032
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 280th of 24088 18,484
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 36th of 23106 95,083
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 13138th of 30306 73

Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 43.58%
1031st/2366
66.64%
761st/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 44.50%
1047th/2353
-
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - 41.89%
1195th/2853
57.80%
1604th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - 36.24%
1275th/3518
26.68%
1079th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
42.52%
1567th/3685
42.28%
1892nd/4475
21.76%
1130th/5194
14.41%
910th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
7.86%
360th/4582
5.40%
279th/5164
4.54%
332nd/7313
2.79%
208th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
1.71%
68th/3984
1.76%
79th/4487
0.51%
35th/6822
0.14%
9th/6276

Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity

This map shows relative popularity across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States

This name shows strongest popularity in Nevada across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, usage has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2339th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2245th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2513th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1894th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1343rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 280th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 36th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13138th out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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