Mattson
Pronunciation: [ m-ATS-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Mattson first appeared in US Social Security records in 1987.
Over 120 babies have been named Mattson in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mattson is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,819 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,819
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Mattson
Mattson is a boy name .
Mattson is currently ranked #21,819 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mattson include Mat, Matt, Matty, Mattie, Son, Sony, Sonie, May, Maie, and Matkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Mattson include Matthew, Matteo, Matthias, Mattias, Matt . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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