Luismateo
A Spanish name combining Luis, derived from the Germanic name Hludwig meaning "famous warrior", and Mateo from the Hebrew name Matthew meaning "gift of God".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Luismateo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Luismateo today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Luismateo births was 2021 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Luismateo. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Luismateo. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2021
5 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2021 SSA rank
#13,325
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Luismateo: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Luismateo by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Luismateo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Luismateo
The name Luismateo is a Spanish compound name derived from the combination of two distinct names: Luis and Mateo. It is a relatively modern construction, with no known historical references or records predating the 20th century.
Luis is a Spanish form of the ancient Germanic name Chlodovech, which was composed of the elements "hlud" meaning "famous" and "wig" meaning "battle" or "warrior." This name was popularized by the Frankish king Clovis I (466-511 AD), who united the Frankish tribes and converted to Christianity, helping to establish the Catholic Church in western Europe.
Mateo, on the other hand, is the Spanish form of the Hebrew name Mattityahu, which means "gift of God." It is a biblical name derived from the name of the Apostle Matthew, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ and the author of the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament.
While the combined name Luismateo is relatively rare, there have been a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history. One of the earliest recorded examples is Luismateo Crespi (1930-2010), an Italian-American artist and sculptor known for his abstract expressionist works. He was born in Buonalbergo, Italy, and later immigrated to the United States, where he lived and worked primarily in New York City.
Another notable figure was Luismateo García Hernández (1950-2018), a Spanish politician and lawyer who served as a member of the European Parliament from 1994 to 1999, representing the Socialist Workers' Party of Spain (PSOE).
In the field of literature, Luismateo Díez (1957-present) is a Spanish writer and journalist known for his novels and short stories. He has won several literary awards, including the Premio Nacional de Narrativa in 2007 for his novel "El críptique se hizo sombra."
In the world of sports, Luismateo Moreno (1971-present) is a former professional tennis player from Ecuador. He achieved a career-high singles ranking of No. 34 in the world and won four ATP singles titles during his career.
Lastly, Luismateo Ariza (1985-present) is a contemporary Colombian artist and sculptor known for his large-scale public installations and sculptures made from recycled materials. His works often explore themes of environmental sustainability and social activism.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Luismateo throughout history, demonstrating its use across various fields and cultures, though it remains a relatively uncommon name overall.
People
Luismateo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Luismateo as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Luismateo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Luismateo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Luismateo going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Luismateo a common name?
We classify Luismateo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Luismateo most popular?
The single biggest year for Luismateo was 2021, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Luismateo is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Luismateo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Luismateo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Luismateo in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Luismateo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Luismateo in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Luismateo can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Luismateo?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Luismateo at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.