Matthias Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Matthias is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Matthias?
Matthias is spelled M-A-T-T-H-I-A-S. The name has 8 letters.
Matthias at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Matthias commonly means “gift of God”, derived from a Hebrew name.
- Origin
- Matthias is associated with biblical origins, linked to a figure chosen as an apostle in the Christian New Testament.
- Pronunciation
- MAT-thee-as · 3 syllables
Matthias Popularity in 2025
Rank#372
Recorded Births854
- Boys usage rose 100 places to #372 and recorded 200 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 Matthias Mean?
Matthias commonly means “gift of God”, derived from a Hebrew name.
Origin: Matthias is associated with biblical origins, linked to a figure chosen as an apostle in the Christian New Testament.
How Do You Pronounce Matthias?
PronunciationMAT-thee-as
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Matthias?
- History
- The name Matthias appears in Christian texts as the apostle who replaced Judas Iscariot and has been used in various European cultures since the medieval period.
Matthias 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 | 854 | #372 |
| 2024 | Boys | 654 | #472 |
| 2023 | Boys | 628 | #483 |
| 2022 | Boys | 664 | #462 |
| 2021 | Boys | 681 | #449 |
| 2020 | Boys | 695 | #426 |
| 2019 | Boys | 763 | #407 |
| 2018 | Boys | 788 | #406 |
| 2017 | Boys | 660 | #459 |
| 2016 | Boys | 611 | #496 |
| 2015 | Boys | 517 | #555 |
| 2014 | Boys | 487 | #572 |
| 2013 | Boys | 417 | #606 |
| 2012 | Boys | 347 | #682 |
| 2011 | Boys | 292 | #768 |
| 2010 | Boys | 262 | #818 |
| 2009 | Boys | 298 | #762 |
| 2008 | Boys | 292 | #761 |
| 2007 | Boys | 262 | #815 |
| 2006 | Boys | 255 | #801 |
| 2005 | Boys | 205 | #886 |
| 2004 | Boys | 223 | #805 |
| 2003 | Boys | 161 | #983 |
| 2002 | Boys | 130 | #1,115 |
When Was Matthias 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
854 recorded births
National rank #372
2018 · Boys
788 recorded births
National rank #406
2019 · Boys
763 recorded births
National rank #407
2020 · Boys
695 recorded births
National rank #426
Where Matthias 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AK | #143 | 6 |
| HI | #146 | 7 |
| NM | #161 | 12 |
| ND | #226 | 5 |
| MT | #227 | 5 |
| CO | #272 | 24 |
| CA | #281 | 131 |
| TX | #282 | 139 |