Unisex · #7,828 in 2026

Mattison

Mattison is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Alexander Mattison, American football player Alice Mattison, American novelist and short story writer Andrew Mattison (1948–2005), medical psychologist and researcher Bryan Mattison, American football guard Donald Mattison (1905–1975), American artist Greg Mattison, American football coach Harry Mattison, American photographer Jenna…

Current Rank
#7,828
Peak Rank
#1,258 (2002)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
-53%
👧 Girl peak #1,258 (2K total)
👦 Boy peak #3,830 (222 total)
👧As Girl Name
1988
First Year
2026
Last Year
2002
Peak Year
#1258
Peak Rank
2K
Total Count
39
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1985
First Year
2019
Last Year
1996
Peak Year
#3830
Peak Rank
222
Total Count
27
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Mattison

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Mattison is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Alexander Mattison, American football player Alice Mattison, American novelist and short story writer Andrew Mattison (1948–2005), medical psychologist and researcher Bryan Mattison, American football guard Donald Mattison (1905–1975), American artist Greg Mattison, American football coach Harry Mattison, American photographer Jenna…

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The Story of Mattison

As a girl name

Mattison first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1988, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 157 Mattisons were born — ranking #1,258 that year. As of 2026, Mattison ranks #7,828 for girls with 13 births, falling sharply (-53%). In total, more than 2K Mattisons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Mattison first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1985, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1996, when 17 Mattisons were born — ranking #3,830 that year. As of 2026, Mattison ranks #10,798 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 222 Mattisons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Mattison

Phonetically similar names — useful when Mattison is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mattison

What does the name Mattison mean?
Mattison is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Alexander Mattison, American football player Alice Mattison, American novelist and short story writer Andrew Mattison (1948–2005), medical psychologist and researcher Bryan Mattison, American football guard Donald Mattison (1905–1975), American artist Greg Mattison, American football coach Harry Mattison, American photographer Jenna…
How popular is Mattison in 2026?
In 2026, Mattison ranks #7,828 among girls' names in the U.S., with 13 babies given the name that year.
When was Mattison most popular?
Mattison reached its peak popularity in 2002, ranking #1,258 that year with 157 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Mattison most popular?
Mattison has historically been most popular in Idaho, South Carolina, Arkansas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Mattison.
Is Mattison a unisex name?
Yes — Mattison is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 91% of Mattisons assigned female and 9% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Mattison?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mattison include Ceil, Noella, Kimiko. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mattison

Mattison is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1988 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Mattison's peak popularity came in 2002 when it ranked #1,258. Use the chart and map above to compare Mattison's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.