The baby name Mattson is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'ipa': '/ˈmæt.sən/', 'respelling': 'MAT-sən'}.
The baby name Mattson is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'ipa': '/ˈmæt.sən/', 'respelling': 'MAT-sən'}.
Mattson is in Origin.
Mattson is a patronymic surname-turned-given name meaning “son of Matt/Matthew.” It appears in both English and Scandinavian traditions: in English from the diminutive Matt + -son, and in Swedish most commonly as Mattsson, with Mattson a frequent emigrant or Americanized spelling. The root name Matthew ultimately derives from Hebrew Matityahu via Greek Matthaios and Latin Matthaeus, meaning “gift of God.” Related forms include Mattsson (Swedish), Matson and Matteson (English-language variants), and Mathieson (Scottish).
As a first name, Mattson gained traction in North America in the late 20th and early 21st centuries alongside the broader surname-as-given-name trend (e.g., Jackson, Hudson). It remains uncommon yet accessible, buoyed by the familiar nickname Matt while retaining a brisk, modern -son ending. Usage is chiefly masculine but occasionally unisex. Variant spellings and short forms include Matt, Matty, and, less commonly, Sonny.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #556 | 2 | 12,905 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #887 | 6 | 7,044 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #999 | 3 | 16,906 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Mattson is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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