Matison Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAT-ih-sun //ˈmætɪsən//
Origin: English; Hebrew
Meaning: English: son of Matthew; Hebrew: gift of God
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Matison is believed to derive from the Hebrew name Matityahu, which translates to "gift of God." This name was adapted into Greek as Mattathias and later into Latin as Mattathias, before evolving into various forms in different languages. The transition into English likely occurred through the Old French variant Mathieu, which was influenced by the Latin form.
The name Matison can be seen as a modern variation or derivative that incorporates the suffix "-son," which is often used in English to denote lineage or descent, thus suggesting a meaning akin to "son of Matthew" or "descendant of Matthew." Historically, the name Matthew has significant biblical roots, as it is borne by one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ and the author of the Gospel of Matthew, which is one of the four canonical gospels in the New Testament. The Gospel was composed in the first century CE and has been a foundational text for Christianity.
The name has been borne by various saints, including Saint Matthew, whose feast day is celebrated on September 21. The enduring legacy of the name is further solidified by its presence in various historical texts and translations, including the King James Bible, published in 1611, which has had a profound influence on English literature and culture.
Culturally, names derived from Matthew, including Matison, have been associated with themes of divine favor and grace, reflecting the original meaning of the name. The use of the suffix "-son" may also evoke notions of heritage and familial connection, which have been significant in many cultures throughout history.
While Matison itself may not have a long historical record, its roots in the biblical tradition and its connection to the name Matthew imbue it with a sense of historical and cultural resonance that underscores its significance.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Matison was first seen in the United States in 1992.
Matison has ranked as high as #1268 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Matison has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Matison is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Matison was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Matison (2005)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Matison.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2004 | 22 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2001 | 31 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 1999 | 21 |
| 1998 | 26 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1992 | 6 |