Mattison
Mattison is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Matthew.
Origin and history
Mattison is an English surname turned given name, traditionally meaning 'son of Matthew'. It developed as a variant spelling of Maddison or Madison. In the United States, it is occasionally used for girls as a modern alternative to Madison.
Popularity in the United States
2,339 babies in the United States have been named Mattison since 1880. It ranks #3642 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1956.
States where it is most popular
- TX (24.4 %)
- CA (10.4 %)
- SC (8.9 %)
- GA (7.2 %)
- MI (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 15 |
| 1990-2000 | 510 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,064 |
| 2010-2019 | 605 |
| 2020-2029 | 145 |
Nicknames
Matti, Matty, Maddy, Maddie
Fun facts
- Mattison originated as a surname variant of Madison, influenced by the spelling of Matthew.
- It gained traction as a given name alongside the broader trend of using patronymic surnames for girls.