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Matteo
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
31,026
Total Births
145
Years of Data
2024
Peak Popularity Year
2,582
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Matteo stands across generations
Rankings for U.S. births from 2013 to 2024.
Based on the most recent three-year movement in the national data.
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Meaning, origin & U.S. popularity
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.
Etymology & cultural background Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
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
Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Declining
25-Year Trend:
Consistently Rising
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Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 2,582 peak births in 2024
Geographic Spread
Popular across 49 US states, with strongest presence in Nevada
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 8 different American generations with varying popularity
Alternative spellings & similar sounds
Compare 3 names that share a similar pronunciation but use different spellings.
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
Full popularity table across American generations 8 generation and gender records
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Recorded births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |