Mattie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Mattie is an English name derived from the Hebrew Matityahu, meaning 'gift of God.' It evolved through Latin and Old French forms before becoming popular in modern English. The name is associated with warmth and friendliness and has biblical relevance through Matthew, an apostle. Mattie gained popularity as a diminutive in the late 19th century and remains a charming choice today.
The name Mattie is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Mattie has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Mattie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1620th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1883rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4280th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10718th out of 10718 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 89th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 150th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 350th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 945th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1081st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 833rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1058th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Mattie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Mattie"
Pronunciation
/ˈmæti/
Origin
English
Etymology
Mattie is often a diminutive form of the name Matthew, which derives from the Hebrew name Matityahu, meaning 'gift of God.'
Meaning
gift of God
Language Evolution
Matityahu (Hebrew), Matthew (Latin and Old French), Mattie (Modern English)
Biblical Background
The name Matthew is associated with one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and the author of the Gospel of Matthew.
Historical Usage
Mattie gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a common diminutive for Matthew and other names.
Variants & Derivatives
Matthew, Matty, Matilda
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Mattie is often viewed as a charming and friendly name, associated with warmth and approachability.
Famous People
Mattie Stepanek, American poet and peace advocate, Mattie Ross, a character in Charles Portis's novel 'True Grit'
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Mattie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Mattie"
"Mattie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1620th of 7545 | 346 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1883rd of 6773 | 272 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4280th of 7552 | 57 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10718th of 10718 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 89th of 9107 | 55,616 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 150th of 9204 | 27,945 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 350th of 12526 | 12,568 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 945th of 19264 | 2,167 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1081st of 27321 | 2,524 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 833rd of 35406 | 4,901 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1058th of 30306 | 2,965 |
Regional Popularity of "Mattie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
72.10% 1706th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
75.14% 1768th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Mattie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
21.26% 301st/1416 |
33.43% 461st/1379 |
1.39% 33rd/2366 |
51.49% 588th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
26.13% 404th/1546 |
33.29% 518th/1556 |
2.63% 62nd/2353 |
47.90% 741st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
27.80% 619th/2227 |
32.30% 785th/2430 |
7.05% 201st/2853 |
39.03% 1083rd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
34.80% 1022nd/2937 |
39.88% 1389th/3483 |
18.68% 657th/3518 |
58.23% 2355th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
25.97% 957th/3685 |
31.60% 1414th/4475 |
17.87% 928th/5194 |
24.87% 1571st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
17.48% 801st/4582 |
29.45% 1521st/5164 |
8.05% 589th/7313 |
20.01% 1493rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
28.14% 1121st/3984 |
31.58% 1417th/4487 |
10.66% 727th/6822 |
34.70% 2178th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Mattie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Mattie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.