Holding steady.
Popularity of Matteson since 1988
Babies named Matteson per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 5 |
| 1990s | 45 | 5 |
| 2000s | 60 | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Matteson is a rare and modern given name that emerged from an English surname. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1994, and its peak year came shortly after in 2001. Despite being in use for over three decades, the name has never ranked among the top 1000, making it a highly uncommon choice. The trajectory of its usage has remained stable, with no significant upward or downward trend, and it has been recorded exclusively for girls in available data. Matteson follows the popular style of surname-derived first names, similar to Maddison or Emerson, but with a distinctive sound that sets it apart.
Matteson is an English patronymic surname derived from the given name Matthew, meaning 'gift of Yahweh.' It originated as a way to denote 'son of Matthew' and gradually transitioned into occasional use as a given name, particularly in the United States. The surname itself is well attested in English records, but its use as a first name remains rare and modern.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Matt, Matty
Sibling names for Matteson
Names that share Matteson's style, for a brother or sister.
