Declining since 2020.
Popularity of Mattson since 1987
Babies named Mattson per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 23 |
| 2010s | 57 |
| 2020s | 29 |
Meaning & origin
Mattson is a patronymic surname turned given name, first recorded in the U.S. in 1987. It exemplifies the modern trend of repurposing family names as first names, a pattern popularized in recent decades. The name's peak year was 2021, but it has been falling since 2020, reflecting its niche appeal. Unlike many surnames that have crossed into the mainstream, Mattson remains exceptionally rare, with no states reporting it as a top name. Its trajectory as a 'falling' name suggests it may be a fleeting choice, favored by parents seeking an original yet familiar-sounding option rooted in the classic Matthew.
Mattson is a patronymic surname turned given name, derived from the personal name Matt (a diminutive of Matthew) combined with the suffix -son, meaning 'son of Matt.' As a given name, it is a modern adaptation of the surname pattern, emerging in the late 20th century. In Sweden, Mattson is also a common surname, but use as a first name is primarily an American phenomenon, reflecting the trend of using surnames as given names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Matt
Sibling names for Mattson
Names that share Mattson's style, for a brother or sister.
