Gift of God
Mats is the Scandinavian diminutive of Matthias or Matthew. It has long been a staple in Sweden and Norway, offering a punchy, one-syllable alternative to the more formal biblical versions.
Less common today
Mats isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,522 in 2003.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former world No. 1 tennis player from Sweden
Hockey Hall of Fame center
Professional hockey player
German professional footballer
