Matheson
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Bear's Son
- Origin
- Scottish
Matheson Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 132 baby boys have been named Matheson. The name peaked in 2005 with 10 US births that year (rank #7478). In 2024, ranked #13474 nationally — 5,996 places below its 2005 peak.
Other Scottish-Origin Names Like Matheson
If you like Matheson's Scottish origin, consider these related names: Abhainn, Abhainn, Aibne, Acair, Acaiseid, Achaius. Browse all Scottish names →
8-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Matheson's exact length and starting letter: Macalpin, Macartan, Macaulay, Macbride, Macdhubh.
Quick Facts About Matheson
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Compare Matheson to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Matheson against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).