Holding steady, #1,004 for girls today.
Popularity of Mattie since 1880
Babies named Mattie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Mattie's real moment was 1882.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 9,844 |
| 1890s | 12,449 |
| 1900s | 13,837 |
| 1910s | 22,243 |
| 1920s | 25,526 |
| 1930s | 16,295 |
| 1940s | 11,781 |
| 1950s | 6,622 |
| 1960s | 2,611 |
| 1970s | 1,118 |
| 1980s | 1,297 |
| 1990s | 2,045 |
| 2000s | 3,348 |
| 2010s | 2,615 |
| 2020s | 1,448 |
Meaning & origin
Mattie saw its highest popularity in the early 1880s, reaching a peak rank of 79 in 1882 according to U.S. Social Security data. Since then, usage declined but has stabilized in recent decades; in 2025 it ranked 1004th, with an estimated 1 in every 6,455 newborns receiving the name. The name was most commonly given in Mississippi, Iowa, and Tennessee during its peak, reflecting a strong Southern and Midwestern preference. Originally a diminutive for Matilda, Matthew, or Martha, Mattie became an independent given name by the late 19th century. Its gender-neutral but predominantly feminine use aligns with other vintage nickname names like Maggie and Sadie. Though no longer in the top 1000 for boys, Mattie retains a classic, understated charm that fits modern revival trends for old-fashioned names.
Mattie originated as a diminutive of several names, most commonly Matilda (Germanic 'maht' meaning might and 'hild' meaning battle), but also used for Matthew (from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God') or Martha (from Aramaic, 'lady'). In the 19th century, Mattie functioned as an independent given name, particularly for girls in the United States. It was among the top 100 names for girls from the 1880s through the early 1900s.
Where Mattie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Mattie” around the world
Where Mattie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Matt, Mattie
Variants: Matty
Sibling names for Mattie
Names that share Mattie's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Mattie
Names whose popularity has moved with Mattie's over the last 50 years.
