Matthias Boy

Popularity: #351 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ma-TIE-us /məˈθaɪəs/

Origin: Hebrew; Greek; Latin

Meaning: Hebrew: gift of God; Greek: brave; Latin: mighty

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Matthias has its roots in the Hebrew name Mattityahu, which means "gift of Yahweh" or "gift of God." This name was adapted into Greek as Matthias (Ματθίας) and subsequently entered Latin as Mattias. The transition into Old French and then into Middle English maintained the core phonetic structure, leading to the modern English form, Matthias.

The name reflects a significant religious connotation, particularly within Judeo-Christian traditions, as it is associated with the apostle Matthias, who was chosen to replace Judas Iscariot after the latter's betrayal of Jesus Christ, as detailed in the New Testament's Book of Acts, written in the 1st century CE. Historically, Matthias is recognized as a saint in both the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches, with his feast day celebrated on February 24.

His selection as an apostle is often viewed as a pivotal moment in the early Christian community, symbolizing themes of redemption and divine providence. The name has appeared in various religious texts and translations, including the King James Bible, which contributed to its enduring presence in Christian nomenclature.

Culturally, the name Matthias has been associated with qualities such as loyalty and faithfulness, reflecting the character of the apostle himself. The name has also inspired various diminutive forms, such as Matt or Matty, which have been used in different cultures.

The historical significance of Matthias is underscored by its use in various literary and artistic works throughout the centuries, reinforcing its connection to themes of faith and divine favor. Overall, the name Matthias carries a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution and cultural resonance, rooted deeply in religious history.

Famous people named Matthias

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

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

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Matthias Schoenaerts is an actor best known for Rust and Bone, The Danish Girl, and Far from the Madding Crowd.

Matthias Müller is a businessman best known for being the CEO of Volkswagen AG.

Matthias Jabs is a musician best known for being the lead guitarist of the band Scorpions.

Matthias Sammer is a former football player and coach best known for his time with Borussia Dortmund and the German national team.

Matthias Claudius is a poet best known for his poem 'Der Mond ist aufgegangen'.

Matthias Grunewald is an artist best known for his altarpiece, the Isenheim Altarpiece.

Fictional characters named Matthias

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Matthias is a fictional character from the book series Redwall by Brian Jacques. He is a brave mouse who becomes a hero in the fight against evil forces threatening his home.

Sibling suggestions

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

MatthewMarkLukeJohnMiriamSarahRebecca

Similar names

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

MatteoMatiasMasonMaximusMalachiMiloMarcus

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Matthias was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Matthias has ranked as high as #742 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Matthias 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 Matthias 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 Matthias.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 854 854
2024 654 654
2023 628 628
2022 664 664
2021 681 681
2020 695 695
2019 763 763
2018 788 788
2017 660 660
2016 611 611
2015 517 517
2014 487 487
2013 417 417
2012 347 347
2011 292 292
2010 262 262
2009 298 298
2008 292 292
2007 262 262
2006 255 255
2005 205 205
2004 223 223
2003 161 161
2002 130 130
2001 120 120
2000 110 110
1999 97 97
1998 105 105
1997 83 83
1996 81 81
1995 89 89
1994 78 78
1993 72 72
1992 83 83
1991 69 69
1990 68 68
1989 66 66
1988 64 64
1987 60 60
1986 62 62
1985 47 47
1984 39 39
1983 44 44
1982 42 42
1981 51 51
1980 52 52
1979 34 34
1978 33 33
1977 25 25
1976 30 30
1975 24 24
1974 32 32
1973 20 20
1972 18 18
1971 25 25
1970 17 17
1969 16 16
1968 19 19
1967 20 20
1966 20 20
1965 16 16
1964 19 19
1963 18 18
1962 17 17
1961 22 22
1960 12 12
1959 10 10
1958 7 7
1957 10 10
1956 15 15
1955 7 7
1954 8 8
1953 6 6
1952 5 5
1951 7 7
1950 5 5
1949 6 6
1948 7 7
1946 7 7
1945 8 8
1944 9 9
1943 9 9
1942 9 9
1941 7 7
1940 7 7
1939 6 6
1938 11 11
1937 11 11
1935 6 6
1934 5 5
1933 11 11
1931 6 6
1930 8 8
1929 9 9
1928 7 7
1927 14 14
1926 10 10
1925 8 8
1924 13 13
1923 18 18
1922 15 15
1921 10 10
1920 14 14
1919 14 14
1918 20 20
1917 25 25
1916 18 18
1915 17 17
1914 19 19
1913 9 9
1912 12 12
1910 8 8
1899 5 5
1895 5 5
1890 5 5
1885 8 8
1883 5 5
1882 5 5
1880 5 5

Top States for Matthias (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 88
14%
CA 87
14%
FL 42
7%
NY 35
6%
AZ 28
5%
VA 20
3%
OH 19
3%
IN 17
3%
NJ 16
3%
WA 16
3%
IL 16
3%
PA 16
3%
MN 15
2%
NC 14
2%
UT 14
2%
CO 13
2%
TN 13
2%
KS 12
2%
OR 12
2%
MO 12
2%
WI 12
2%
KY 10
2%
GA 9
1%
MI 9
1%
MD 8
1%
OK 8
1%
AL 8
1%
ID 7
1%
MT 7
1%
ME 6
1%
SC 6
1%
WV 6
1%
SD 5
1%
CT 5
1%
AK 5
1%
AR 5
1%