Holding steady.
Popularity of Mattelyn since 1994
Babies named Mattelyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 56 |
| 2010s | 71 |
| 2020s | 8 |
Meaning & origin
Mattelyn first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1994, a modern coinage blending the familiar Matthew-derived Mattie with the popular -lyn suffix. Its peak year was 2010, but it has never entered the top 1,000 names, indicating a consistently rare but persistent use. The name's trajectory remains stable, and it is almost exclusively given to girls. Mattelyn is not associated with any particular state or region, and its creative formation places it within a broader trend of -lyn suffixed names that flourished in the 1990s and 2000s. Parents choosing Mattelyn likely value its familiar sound and contemporary feel without the commonality of more established names.
Mattelyn is a modern coined name, first recorded in the United States in 1994. It combines elements of the name Mattie (a diminutive of Matthew, meaning 'gift of God') with the fashionable suffix -lyn, common in names like Madelyn and Evelyn. This type of name creation, blending a traditional root with a popular ending, reflects late 20th-century American naming trends.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mattie, Lyn, Matt
Sibling names for Mattelyn
Names that share Mattelyn's style, for a brother or sister.
