Declining since 2012, #4,249 for boys today.
Popularity of Mattix since 2004
Babies named Mattix per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 125 |
| 2010s | 302 |
| 2020s | 103 |
Meaning & origin
Mattix is a modern invented name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2004, representing a contemporary trend of creating distinctive names by attaching the suffix -ix to familiar roots. The name saw its greatest use in 2012, when it reached its peak rank of 4249, though its trajectory has been falling since then. With only 1 in every 71,170 babies receiving the name in 2025, Mattix remains a rare choice, appealing to parents seeking an edgy, unconventional alternative to traditional names. Its top states in that peak year were limited, reflecting its niche appeal. As a blend of the familiar Matt and the trendy X ending, Mattix fits alongside other modern coinages like Jax and Knox, offering a unique but accessible option for boys.
Mattix is a modern invented name, formed by taking the root Matt (a diminutive of Matthew) and adding the trendy suffix -ix, which gives it a contemporary, edgy feel. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2004 and saw a brief rise in popularity in the early 2010s, peaking in 2012. The name has no historical or traditional roots and is best understood as a product of modern naming creativity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Matt, Matty
Sibling names for Mattix
Names that share Mattix's style, for a brother or sister.
