Mattie
Mattie is a diminutive of Martha or Matilda, with Hebrew and Germanic roots respectively. Martha means "lady" or "mistress of the house," while Matilda means "strength in battle," giving Mattie a blend of domestic warmth and quiet strength.
Current Popularity
#1005 for girls
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Can stand alone as a given name or serve as a nickname
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across different cultures
- •Has a charming vintage revival appeal without feeling outdated
- •Works well for all ages from childhood through adulthood
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Famous People
Mattie Stepanek
Poet and peace advocate
Mattie Blaylock
Common-law wife of Wyatt Earp
Mattie Ross
Fictional heroine from 'True Grit'
Mattie Moss Clark
Gospel music composer and choir director
Statistics
133,079
Total births since 1880
1920
Peak year
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