Declining since 2009.
Popularity of Mattalyn since 1996
Babies named Mattalyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 81 |
| 2010s | 89 |
| 2020s | 23 |
Meaning & origin
Mattalyn is a modern American coinage that emerged in the late 20th century, first recorded in Social Security data in 1996. The name follows a popular naming pattern of attaching the suffix -lyn to a short base name, in this case Matt. Although it has never ranked among the top 1000 names, it saw its peak usage in 2008, with a trajectory that has been falling since 2009. Like many names with the -lyn ending, Mattalyn is associated with a contemporary, feminine style and is most commonly used in the United States. Its novelty means it lacks deep historical roots, but its construction is transparent and typical of late-20th-century American name creation.
Mattalyn is a modern coinage, formed by combining the familiar short form Matt (derived from Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu 'gift of Yahweh') with the fashionable suffix -lyn. This pattern of name creation, which blends traditional roots with the -lyn ending, surged in popularity in the United States toward the end of the 20th century. Its first recorded use in Social Security data was in 1996.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mattie, Lyn, Matt
Sibling names for Mattalyn
Names that share Mattalyn's style, for a brother or sister.
