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Mattison

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Pronounced MAT-ih-sən /ˈmæt.ɪ.sən/High

Meaning: A -tt- spelling of Madison — 'a son of Maud (a mighty battler)' or 'a son of Matthew'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A son of Maud; a son of Matthew: Mattison spells Madison. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA -tt- spelling of Madison — 'a son of Maud (a mighty battler)' or 'a son of Matthew'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6534 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,320

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219882024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mattison is a -tt- spelling of Madison — variously 'a son of Maud' (a medieval pet of Matilda, 'a mighty battler') and 'a son of Matthew' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name, now mostly for girls, here for girls (slug distinguished; nicknames Matti, Maddie).

It registers thinly in this spelling. Rare, a-son-of-Maud-or-Matthew at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Madison means 'a son of Maud' (Maud, 'a mighty battler') or 'a son of Matthew' — Mattison is a -tt- spelling that leans to the Matthew route, crisp and modern, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered; said 'MAT-ih-sən').
Overall data confidence 42%
Behind the Name — Madison — routes layered

Variations

MadisonMadisynMaddison

Nicknames

Matti

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mattison mean?

Mattison spells Madison — 'a son of Maud' or 'a son of Matthew'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Mattison?

It's said MAT-ih-sən /ˈmæt.ɪ.sən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mattison a boy or girl name?

Mattison is used for both sexes; this spelling leans to girls, the use covered here.

How popular is Mattison?

Mattison is a rare name in the U.S.

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