Matty
Matty: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Matty
- A diminutive of the male given name Matthew.
- A diminutive of the female given names Matilda and Martha, variant of Mattie.
Etymology
Diminutives + -y.
How popular is Matty?
Since 1880, 759 girls and 171 boys in the U.S. have been named Matty (82% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1642 in 1905. Its highest rank for boys was #2760 in 1957. In 2025, 31 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Matty
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Sibling name ideas for Matty
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Matty FAQ
What does the name Matty mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Matthew. A diminutive of the female given names Matilda and Martha, variant of Mattie. Diminutives + -y.
How popular is the name Matty?
Since 1880, 759 girls and 171 boys in the U.S. have been named Matty (82% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1642 in 1905. Its highest rank for boys was #2760 in 1957. In 2025, 31 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Matty a boy or girl name?
Matty is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (759 girls and 171 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.