Mattis
Patronymic surname from a pet form of the personal name Matthew.
Every Mattis since 2003 — 466 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mattis
Mattis is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,038 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2003, 466 American babies have been named Mattis. Its peak came in 2018, when 78 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mattis stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mattis year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #6,038 |
| 2024 | 25 | #4,286 |
| 2023 | 21 | #4,833 |
| 2022 | 23 | #4,529 |
| 2021 | 36 | #3,277 |
| 2020 | 32 | #3,463 |
| 2019 | 62 | #2,251 |
| 2018 | 78 | #1,910 |
| 2017 | 70 | #2,028 |
| 2016 | 39 | #3,044 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,651 |
| 2014 | 8 | #9,332 |
| 2013 | 5 | #13,376 |
| 2012 | 6 | #11,759 |
| 2011 | 10 | #7,885 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,557 |
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| 2008 | 6 | #12,051 |
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| 2003 | 5 | #12,091 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mattis mean?
Patronymic surname from a pet form of the personal name Matthew.
How popular is the name Mattis in 2025?
Mattis ranked #6,038 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mattis?
466 babies have been named Mattis in the United States since 2003, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mattis most popular?
Mattis peaked in 2018, when 78 newborns received the name.
Is Mattis a boy or girl name?
Mattis is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mattis rising or falling?
Mattis is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.