Mattel

Mattel is experiencing a revival in the Orthodox Jewish community, where it's becoming increasingly common as a first and middle name. It's the feminine version of Mottel, itself the Yiddish form of Mordecai. Mattel was commonly Anglicized as Matilda during emigration in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Mattel, Inc., the brand behind Barbie, is a portmanteau of the founders' names — Harold "Matt" Matson and Elliot Handler.

Pronounced muh-TEL.

As of October 2026, Mattel ranked #16432 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #11735 for girls in 2024.