Mathias Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Mathias is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Mathias?
Mathias is spelled M-A-T-H-I-A-S. The name has 7 letters.
Mathias at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning “gift of God.”
- Origin
- Mathias is commonly associated with the Hebrew name Mattityahu and has been used in various European languages.
- Pronunciation
- math-EE-us · 3 syllables
Mathias Popularity in 2025
Rank#312
Recorded Births1,087
- Boys usage rose 25 places to #312 and recorded 55 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Mathias Mean?
Derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning “gift of God.”
Origin: Mathias is commonly associated with the Hebrew name Mattityahu and has been used in various European languages.
How Do You Pronounce Mathias?
Pronunciationmath-EE-us
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Mathias?
- History
- Mathias has been documented in historical texts as a variant of Matthias, a name with biblical associations.
Mathias Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 1,087 | #312 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,032 | #337 |
| 2023 | Boys | 877 | #370 |
| 2022 | Boys | 805 | #396 |
| 2021 | Boys | 701 | #441 |
| 2020 | Boys | 694 | #428 |
| 2019 | Boys | 742 | #419 |
| 2018 | Boys | 796 | #400 |
| 2017 | Boys | 660 | #459 |
| 2016 | Boys | 599 | #501 |
| 2015 | Boys | 509 | #562 |
| 2014 | Boys | 474 | #586 |
| 2013 | Boys | 392 | #627 |
| 2012 | Boys | 353 | #668 |
| 2011 | Boys | 336 | #691 |
| 2010 | Boys | 315 | #728 |
| 2009 | Boys | 288 | #787 |
| 2008 | Boys | 299 | #751 |
| 2007 | Boys | 281 | #775 |
| 2006 | Boys | 285 | #744 |
| 2005 | Boys | 233 | #811 |
| 2004 | Boys | 252 | #741 |
| 2003 | Boys | 172 | #952 |
| 2002 | Boys | 137 | #1,087 |
When Was Mathias Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
1,087 recorded births
National rank #312
2024 · Boys
1,032 recorded births
National rank #337
2023 · Boys
877 recorded births
National rank #370
2022 · Boys
805 recorded births
National rank #396
Where Mathias Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #161 | 12 |
| NV | #187 | 16 |
| CO | #217 | 30 |
| TX | #218 | 178 |
| CA | #226 | 165 |
| MD | #227 | 25 |
| FL | #231 | 91 |
| CT | #238 | 14 |