Mattie
Mattie is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Lady, mistress, mighty in battle, or gift of God.
Origin and history
Mattie originated as a diminutive for names like Martha or Matilda, as well as feminine forms of Matthew. Highly popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, it retains a classic vintage appeal today. It remains in steady, moderate use as an independent given name.
Popularity in the United States
133,079 babies in the United States have been named Mattie since 1880. It ranks #305 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #980.
States where it is most popular
- GA (15.6 %)
- AL (13 %)
- MS (10.2 %)
- NC (8.1 %)
- TX (8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 9,844 |
| 1890-1900 | 12,449 |
| 1900-1910 | 13,837 |
| 1910-1920 | 22,243 |
| 1920-1930 | 25,526 |
| 1930-1940 | 16,295 |
| 1940-1950 | 11,781 |
| 1950-1960 | 6,622 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,611 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,118 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,297 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,045 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,348 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,615 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,448 |
Famous people named Mattie
- Mattie Stepanek: Poet, Advocate
- Mattie Moss Clark: Gospel Singer, Choral Director
Fun facts
- Mattie was a top 30 name for girls in the United States during the 1880s.
- Mattie Ross is the iconic young protagonist in Charles Portis's classic Western novel True Grit.