Matisse, of French origin, is derived from the Occitan word 'matís', meaning 'matt'. It was popularized by the renowned French painter Henri Matisse (1869-1954), whose work in Fauvism and abstract art significantly influenced modern art. The name Matisse is often associated with creativity, originality, and artistic talent.
"The name Matisse experienced a notable peak in popularity between 1997 and 2003, with a significant jump from 15 births in 1997 to 20 births combined in 2002 and 2003. However, after this high point, the number of annual births steadily decreased, reaching a recent low of 5 births in both 2018 and 2019."