Mathis Boy

Popularity: #903 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAH-this //ˈmæθɪs//

Origin: Hebrew; French; German

Meaning: Hebrew: Gift of God; French: Son of Matthew; German: Mighty warrior

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Mathis is derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, which means "gift of God." This name was translated into Greek as Matthaios and subsequently into Latin as Matthaeus. The name made its way into Old French as Mathias before evolving into its modern form, Mathis, in English.

The transition into English occurred during the Middle Ages, influenced by the Norman Conquest and the subsequent integration of French names into the English lexicon. Historically, the name Mathis is closely associated with the biblical figure Saint Matthias, who was chosen as an apostle to replace Judas Iscariot after his betrayal of Jesus.

This event is documented in the New Testament, specifically in the Acts of the Apostles, which dates back to the 1st century CE. The veneration of Saint Matthias in Christian tradition has contributed to the name's enduring presence in various cultures, particularly in Europe, where it has been adopted in multiple forms.

Culturally, the name Mathis carries connotations of divine favor and grace, resonating with the idea of being a gift from God. This symbolic meaning has allowed the name to maintain its significance across different regions and eras.

In some cultures, diminutive forms such as Matt or Matty have emerged, reflecting a more informal or affectionate use of the name. Overall, Mathis embodies a rich historical and cultural legacy that spans centuries, rooted in its biblical origins and the enduring themes of faith and divine blessing.

Famous people named Mathis

In this section, you will find notable people named Mathis. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Mathis who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Mathis who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Mathis Künzler is an actor best known for Die Wache, Der letzte Bulle, and Die Rosenheim-Cops.

Mathis Lussy is a Swiss composer and conductor best known for his choral works and contributions to music education.

Fictional characters named Mathis

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Mathis is a fictional character from the film series James Bond. He is a trusted ally and contact of James Bond, often providing support and intelligence in his missions.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Mathis, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MaxMiloMarcusMartinMasonMaddox

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Mathis. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

MatteoMatthiasMasonMalcolmMiloMarekMarius

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mathis was first seen in the United States in 1885.

Mathis has ranked as high as #2833 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Georgia, New York, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Mathis has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Mathis is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Mathis was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Mathis.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 35 35
2024 32 32
2023 40 40
2022 30 30
2021 46 46
2020 46 46
2019 61 61
2018 99 99
2017 138 138
2016 141 141
2015 85 85
2014 50 50
2013 49 49
2012 58 58
2011 41 41
2010 36 36
2009 39 39
2008 42 42
2007 35 35
2006 23 23
2005 26 26
2004 20 20
2003 25 25
2002 19 19
2001 25 25
2000 15 15
1999 14 14
1998 11 11
1997 7 7
1996 13 13
1995 5 5
1994 11 11
1992 6 6
1991 8 8
1990 8 8
1989 8 8
1988 12 12
1987 12 12
1986 6 6
1985 9 9
1984 12 12
1983 10 10
1982 11 11
1981 14 14
1980 6 6
1979 10 10
1978 11 11
1977 7 7
1976 8 8
1975 11 11
1974 5 5
1971 9 9
1970 8 8
1969 6 6
1968 10 10
1967 6 6
1966 7 7
1965 8 8
1964 10 10
1963 8 8
1962 13 13
1961 8 8
1960 7 7
1959 13 13
1958 14 14
1957 5 5
1956 6 6
1955 9 9
1954 7 7
1953 7 7
1952 10 10
1951 20 20
1950 16 16
1949 5 5
1948 8 8
1947 7 7
1946 5 5
1945 8 8
1944 9 9
1943 10 10
1942 8 8
1941 7 7
1940 7 7
1938 9 9
1935 6 6
1934 5 5
1933 8 8
1932 5 5
1931 7 7
1930 7 7
1929 5 5
1928 9 9
1927 6 6
1925 13 13
1924 5 5
1923 12 12
1922 13 13
1921 9 9
1920 12 12
1919 5 5
1917 8 8
1916 10 10
1915 6 6
1914 6 6
1913 8 8
1912 6 6
1905 6 6
1900 7 7
1893 5 5
1885 5 5

Top States for Mathis (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 5
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