Matias Boy

Popularity: #168 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: mah-TEE-us /mɑːˈtiːəs/

Origin: Spanish; Portuguese; Hebrew

Meaning: Spanish/Portuguese: Gift of God; Hebrew: Matityahu (God's gift)

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Matias has its roots in the Hebrew name Mattityahu, which means "gift of God." This name was adapted into Greek as Matthias (Ματθίας) and later into Latin as Mattias. The transition into English occurred through various linguistic adaptations, particularly during the Middle Ages, when names from biblical texts were commonly translated and assimilated into vernacular languages.

The name Matias is often seen as a variant of Matthias, which has been used in various cultures, including Spanish and Portuguese, where it retains a similar pronunciation and meaning. Historically, the name Matias is associated with biblical figures, most notably 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 significance of Saint Matthias in early Christianity contributed to the name's enduring presence in Christian communities throughout Europe, especially during the medieval period when saints' names were widely adopted.

Culturally, the name Matias carries connotations of faith and divine favor, reflecting its etymological roots. It has been embraced in various cultures, often symbolizing a connection to religious heritage and tradition.

The name is sometimes shortened to forms like Mat or Mati, which have also been used in different linguistic contexts. The enduring nature of Matias can be attributed to its strong historical and religious significance, as well as its melodic quality, which has allowed it to resonate across different cultures and languages.

Famous people named Matias

In this section, you will find notable people named Matias. 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 Matias who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

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Matias Almeyda is a former professional footballer best known for his time with River Plate, Lazio, and the Argentina national team.

Matias Vecino is a professional footballer best known for his performances with Inter Milan, the Uruguay national team, and Cagliari.

Sibling suggestions

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

MateoMarcosMiloMaraMayaMia

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Matias. 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.

MatteoMatthiasMasonMarcusMiloMalachiMarekMaddox

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Matias was first seen in the United States in 1904.

Matias has ranked as high as #295 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, New York, and New Jersey.

In the past 5 years the name Matias has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Matias 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 Matias 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 Matias.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 2,140 2,140 0
2024 2,270 2,265 5
2023 2,199 2,199 0
2022 1,945 1,945 0
2021 1,721 1,721 0
2020 1,754 1,754 0
2019 1,645 1,645 0
2018 2,015 2,015 0
2017 1,565 1,565 0
2016 917 917 0
2015 664 664 0
2014 559 559 0
2013 465 465 0
2012 457 457 0
2011 442 442 0
2010 329 329 0
2009 332 332 0
2008 267 267 0
2007 270 270 0
2006 246 246 0
2005 212 212 0
2004 195 195 0
2003 138 138 0
2002 153 153 0
2001 136 136 0
2000 94 94 0
1999 77 77 0
1998 103 103 0
1997 90 90 0
1996 88 88 0
1995 53 53 0
1994 71 71 0
1993 54 54 0
1992 58 58 0
1991 56 56 0
1990 48 48 0
1989 50 50 0
1988 35 35 0
1987 33 33 0
1986 39 39 0
1985 30 30 0
1984 31 31 0
1983 29 29 0
1982 32 32 0
1981 37 37 0
1980 26 26 0
1979 34 34 0
1978 19 19 0
1977 24 24 0
1976 22 22 0
1975 33 33 0
1974 17 17 0
1973 18 18 0
1972 22 22 0
1971 19 19 0
1970 21 21 0
1969 25 25 0
1968 18 18 0
1967 12 12 0
1966 18 18 0
1965 10 10 0
1964 21 21 0
1963 22 22 0
1962 11 11 0
1961 18 18 0
1960 18 18 0
1959 13 13 0
1958 15 15 0
1957 13 13 0
1956 15 15 0
1955 19 19 0
1954 9 9 0
1953 17 17 0
1952 15 15 0
1951 17 17 0
1950 23 23 0
1949 23 23 0
1948 22 22 0
1947 23 23 0
1946 16 16 0
1945 10 10 0
1944 20 20 0
1943 19 19 0
1942 20 20 0
1941 20 20 0
1940 22 22 0
1939 9 9 0
1938 15 15 0
1937 11 11 0
1936 21 21 0
1935 14 14 0
1934 14 14 0
1933 8 8 0
1932 14 14 0
1931 16 16 0
1930 28 28 0
1929 12 12 0
1928 32 32 0
1927 19 19 0
1926 23 23 0
1925 15 15 0
1924 24 24 0
1923 11 11 0
1922 16 16 0
1921 19 19 0
1920 18 18 0
1919 23 23 0
1918 20 20 0
1917 14 14 0
1916 15 15 0
1915 16 16 0
1914 7 7 0
1913 12 12 0
1912 7 7 0
1910 6 6 0
1907 5 5 0
1904 5 5 0

Top States for Matias (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
TX 505
22%
CA 475
21%
FL 137
6%
NY 92
4%
NC 78
3%
IL 77
3%
GA 69
3%
NJ 58
3%
AZ 56
2%
WA 53
2%
VA 51
2%
TN 41
2%
CO 37
2%
WI 34
2%
IN 33
1%
MD 32
1%
MN 28
1%
UT 27
1%
PA 27
1%
MA 26
1%
MI 25
1%
NV 23
1%
OK 22
1%
OH 21
1%
OR 21
1%
LA 21
1%
KS 20
1%
AR 18
1%
NM 18
1%
IA 17
1%
SC 16
1%
NE 14
1%
AL 13
1%
CT 12
1%
KY 11
0%
MO 10
0%
ID 9
0%
RI 8
0%
DC 7
0%
HI 5
0%