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1987

First Year

2024

Last Year

2021

Peak Year

#7583

Peak Rank

120

Total Count

18

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Mattson

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

Mattson is a Swedish patronymic surname, meaning "son of Matt ". It is rare as a given name.

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mattson) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mattson)

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## The Story of Mattson

The earliest SSA record of Mattson as a baby boy name dates back to 1987, when 5 babies received it. 2021 was its biggest year on record, with 10 newborns named Mattson — #7,583 in the national rankings. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 48% of all recorded Mattsons. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2024 (6 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 120 Mattsons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

## Popularity by State

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## Notable people named Mattson

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia. 

* ●Brad Mattson , Silicon Valley entrepreneur
* ●Eli Mattson , pianist, singer, and runner-up on America's Got Talent
* ●Ellen Mattson , Swedish writer
* ●Hållbus Totte Mattson , Swedish musician
* ●Henry Mattson , Swedish painter
* ●Howard W. Mattson (1927–1998), American magazine editor
* ●Ingrid Mattson , Canadian Islamic scholar
* ●Jesper Mattson Cruus af Edeby (1576–1622), Swedish soldier and politician

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mattson) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mattson)

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## Names that sound like Mattson

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

* [Madsen](/madsen)
* [Matson](/matson)
* Madson
* Matzen
* Matzoh
* [Masson](/masson)
* Maton
* [Mattison](/mattison)
* [Matteson](/matteson)
* Matton
* [Mattan](/mattan)
* Matane

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Mattson

What does the name Mattson mean?

Mattson is a Swedish patronymic surname, meaning "son of Matt ". It is rare as a given name.

How popular is Mattson in 2026?

In 2026, Mattson ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Mattson most popular?

Mattson reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #7,583 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Mattson a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Mattson is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Mattson?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mattson include Emmery, Staton, Norlan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

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## About the name Mattson 

Mattson is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1987 and has accumulated 120 births in the dataset. Mattson's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #7,583\. Use the chart and map above to compare Mattson's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2021 → ](/year/2021)
* [ Names of the 2020s → ](/decade/2020s)
* [ Names starting with "M" → ](/letter/m)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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. 

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