Holding steady.
Popularity of Mattye since 1883
Babies named Mattye per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1925, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Mattye's real moment was 1883.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 10 |
| 1890s | 24 |
| 1900s | 41 |
| 1910s | 128 |
| 1920s | 133 |
| 1930s | 109 |
| 1940s | 74 |
| 1950s | 13 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Mattye is a rare spelling variant of Mattie, a name that enjoyed modest usage in the late 1800s and early 1900s. According to U.S. Social Security data, the name Mattye first appeared in 1883, with its peak year of usage also in 1883 (ranked around 1,300). It has since become extremely uncommon, with no recorded births in recent decades; the trajectory is listed as stable, meaning it has not seen a revival. The name did not appear among any top states, reflecting its scattered, low-frequency use. For parents seeking a historical oddity with a soft, vintage sound, Mattye offers a unique choice, though its meaning is secondary to its role as a diminutive of more established names like Martha or Matilda.
Mattye is a respelling of Mattie, which originated as a pet form of Martha (from Aramaic 'lady') or Matilda (from Germanic 'might' + 'battle'). It was used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the United States, as a feminine given name. The spelling with 'y' reflects a common pattern of creating distinctive variants during that era.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mattie, Matty
Sibling names for Mattye
Names that share Mattye's style, for a brother or sister.
