Mattie
Mattie is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Gift of God.
Origin and history
Mattie originated as a diminutive of Matthew, Matthias, or Martha, but gained usage as an independent given name. Although historically more common for females, it also appears as a male name derived from Matthew. In the United States, male usage was primarily concentrated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Popularity in the United States
780 babies in the United States have been named Mattie since 1880. It ranks #3896 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- GA (69.2 %)
- AL (17.9 %)
- SC (12.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 32 |
| 1890-1900 | 62 |
| 1900-1910 | 82 |
| 1910-1920 | 137 |
| 1920-1930 | 182 |
| 1930-1940 | 168 |
| 1940-1950 | 71 |
| 1950-1960 | 26 |
| 1960-1970 | 20 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- While widely associated with Martha or Matilda for girls, Mattie was also commonly given as a nickname or legal name for boys named Matthew.
- Male usage of Mattie in the United States peaked around the turn of the 20th century before declining significantly.