Name comparison · boy names
Mason vs. Matthew
In 2025, Matthew leads at #32 among U.S. boys' names, with Mason at #39. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Mason | Matthew |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Stable |
| 2025 rank | #39 | #32 |
| Babies in 2025 | 6,291 | 7,003 |
| All-time peak | #2 in 2011 | #2 in 1995 |
| Uniqueness score | 12 / 100 | 11 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Delaware (#10) | Florida (#10) |