Matteo Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Matteo is an Italian name that signifies 'gift of God', originating from the Hebrew Mattityahu. The name has evolved through Greek and Latin forms before becoming popular in Italy. It is associated with positive traits of generosity and divine blessing, with biblical relevance linked to the apostle Matthew. The name has enjoyed historical significance since the Middle Ages and is perceived as modern and stylish today.
The name Matteo is most popular in Nevada, USA 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 Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. From 2020-2022, Matteo has been falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. Across generations, 'Matteo' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2047th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3142nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4427th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2987th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2416th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 623rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 195th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 22988th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Matteo' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Matteo"
Pronunciation
/mæˈteɪ.oʊ/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
Matteo is derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, which means 'gift of God'. It was adapted into the Greek form Matthaios and then into Latin as Matthaeus before evolving into the Italian Matteo.
Meaning
gift of God
Language Evolution
Mattityahu (Hebrew), Matthaios (Greek), Matthaeus (Latin), Matteo (Italian)
Biblical Background
Matteo is the Italian form of Matthew, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and the author of the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament.
Historical Usage
Matteo has been used in Italy since the Middle Ages, gaining popularity particularly during the Renaissance and has remained a common name in Italian-speaking regions.
Variants & Derivatives
Matthew, Matthias, Matte, Matty
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Matteo is viewed as a stylish and sophisticated name, popular in Italy and gaining traction in other countries due to its melodic sound.
Famous People
Matteo Renzi, former Prime Minister of Italy, Matteo Bianchetti, Italian professional footballer, Matteo Salvini, Italian politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Matteo"
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 of "Matteo"
"Matteo" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2047th of 7545 | 247 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3142nd of 6773 | 107 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4427th of 7552 | 51 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2987th of 10718 | 184 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2416th of 16616 | 422 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 623rd of 24088 | 5,752 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 195th of 23106 | 24,247 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 22988th of 30306 | 16 |
Regional Popularity of "Matteo" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
45.32% 625th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
56.56% 880th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
43.32% 1509th/3483 |
- |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
61.30% 2259th/3685 |
30.12% 1348th/4475 |
67.60% 3511th/5194 |
36.44% 2302nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
18.35% 841st/4582 |
6.82% 352nd/5164 |
12.18% 891st/7313 |
6.86% 512th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
7.40% 295th/3984 |
3.39% 152nd/4487 |
3.28% 224th/6822 |
2.09% 131st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Matteo" by Generation for 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 of "Matteo"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Matteo" 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.