Matthewdavid
Gift of God from the Lord, combining biblical names Matthew and David.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Matthewdavid. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Matthewdavid today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Matthewdavid births was 1998 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Matthewdavid. 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 Matthewdavid. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1998
5 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1998 SSA rank
#10,712
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Matthewdavid: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Matthewdavid 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 Matthewdavid during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Matthewdavid
Matthewdavid is a unique combination of two distinct given names, Matthew and David, both of which have rich historical roots and cultural significance.
The name Matthew finds its origins in the Hebrew name Mattityahu, which means "gift of God" or "given by Yahweh." It was the name of one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ and the author of the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament. This biblical connection contributed to the widespread popularity of the name among Christians in various cultures.
On the other hand, David is a Hebrew name derived from the Hebrew word "dod," meaning "beloved." It was the name of the famous King David of Israel, who ruled in the 10th century BCE and is revered in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The name gained immense popularity due to its association with this legendary biblical figure.
The combination of these two names, Matthewdavid, is relatively uncommon and may have emerged as a unique naming choice in certain regions or communities. However, there are no widely documented historical references or famous individuals specifically bearing this combined name.
Among the earliest recorded individuals with the name Matthew, one notable figure was Matthew the Apostle, who lived in the 1st century CE and was one of the original twelve disciples of Jesus Christ. Another significant Matthew was St. Matthew the Evangelist, the author of the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament, who lived around the same time period.
As for the name David, one of the most famous bearers was King David of Israel, who ruled in the 10th century BCE and is revered in multiple religions for his accomplishments and role in the biblical narratives. Another notable David was David the Bethlehemite, a hero in the Old Testament known for slaying the giant Goliath.
Other historical figures with the name Matthew include:
1. Matthew Paris (c. 1200-1259), an English Benedictine monk and chronicler of medieval England.
2. Matthew Boulton (1728-1809), an English manufacturer and entrepreneur who played a significant role in the Industrial Revolution.
3. Matthew Arnold (1822-1888), an English poet and cultural critic known for his influential works on education and society.
Notable individuals named David throughout history include:
1. David the Psalmist, the biblical figure credited with authoring many of the psalms in the Old Testament.
2. David Hume (1711-1776), a Scottish philosopher and historian regarded as one of the most important figures in the history of Western philosophy.
3. David Livingstone (1813-1873), a Scottish missionary and explorer known for his exploration of central Africa.
4. David Lloyd George (1863-1945), a British statesman who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during World War I.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures who have borne the names Matthew and David, each contributing to the rich tapestry of their respective cultural and religious traditions.
People
Matthewdavid + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Matthewdavid as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Matthewdavid: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Matthewdavid?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Matthewdavid 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 Matthewdavid a common name?
We classify Matthewdavid 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 Matthewdavid most popular?
The single biggest year for Matthewdavid was 1998, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Matthewdavid is about 28 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 Matthewdavid in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Matthewdavid a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Matthewdavid 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 Matthewdavid still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Matthewdavid 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 Matthewdavid 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 many people share the name Matthewdavid?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.