Mattison Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Mattison is an Old English name meaning 'son of Matthew', which is derived from the Hebrew name meaning 'gift of God'. It has evolved through several historical forms, primarily from Matthew and its variations. The name has gained traction since the 19th century and is considered modern and unique today, with no significant biblical relevance. Notable individuals with the name include politicians and writers.
The name Mattison is most popular in South Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) 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, Mattison has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled 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 female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Mattison' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5888th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9800th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 15668th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5107th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1975th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3704th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Mattison' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Mattison"
Pronunciation
/ˈmætɪsən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Mattison is derived from the medieval given name 'Matthew', which itself comes from the Hebrew name 'Matityahu', meaning 'gift of God'. The suffix '-son' indicates 'son of', thus Mattison can be interpreted as 'son of Matthew'.
Meaning
son of Matthew
Language Evolution
Matthew, Matheus, Matthias, Mattison
Historical Usage
The name Mattison gained popularity in the 19th century as surnames began to be used as first names, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Matt, Matty, Mathew, Matheus
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Mattison is viewed as a modern and unique name, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive choice for their children.
Famous People
Mattison F. Smith, American politician, Mattison K. Jones, American writer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Mattison"
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 "Mattison"
"Mattison" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5888th of 16616 | 109 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 9800th of 24088 | 89 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 15668th of 23106 | 24 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5107th of 27321 | 268 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1975th of 35406 | 1,552 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3704th of 30306 | 500 |
Regional Popularity of "Mattison" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| 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 "Mattison" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
95.17% 3507th/3685 |
- |
64.90% 3371st/5194 |
69.27% 4376th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
42.03% 1926th/4582 |
56.89% 2938th/5164 |
23.93% 1750th/7313 |
46.70% 3485th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
75.85% 3022nd/3984 |
100.00% 4487th/4487 |
54.51% 3719th/6822 |
82.01% 5147th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Mattison"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Mattison" 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.