Is Mathias a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Mathias is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Mathias?

It’s currently ranked #317 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Mathias?

MAH-thy-us · IPA: //ˈmæθiəs//

Mathias Boy

Popularity: #317 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationMAH-thy-us / /ˈmæθiəs/

Hebrew; Greek; Latin

Meaning

Hebrew: gift of God; Greek: a form of Matthew; Latin: a variant of Matthias

Historical & Cultural Background

Mathias is derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, which means 'gift of God.' It has been used in various cultures, particularly in Christian contexts, due to its association with Saint Matthias, one of the apostles. The name has variations in many languages, reflecting its widespread use across Europe. In modern times, Mathias remains a popular name in several countries.

Trend Summary

Mathias has seen a steady popularity in the U.S., particularly in recent years.

Variants

Matthias
Matias
Matteus

International Variants

Matías (Spanish)
Matthijs (Dutch)
Matteo (Italian)
Mathieu (French)

Famous people named Mathias

Mathias Corvinus was a Hungarian king known for his patronage of the arts and education.

Mathias J. McGarry was an American politician who served in the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Mathias Schoenaerts is a Belgian actor recognized for his roles in films such as 'Rust and Bone.'.

Mathias Cormann is an Australian politician who served as the Minister for Finance.

Fictional characters named Mathias

Mathias is a character in the video game series 'Castlevania,' known for his role as a vampire.

Mathias is a character in the novel 'The Last Wish' by Andrzej Sapkowski, part of the Witcher series.

Sibling Suggestions

Matthias Matthew Mason Max Milo Miles

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mathias was first seen in the United States in 1880. Mathias has ranked as high as #567 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Mathias has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Mathias (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	170	18%
CA	147	16%
FL	89	10%
NY	69	7%
GA	33	4%
IL	29	3%
MD	25	3%
VA	25	3%
AZ	23	2%
NC	23	2%
PA	23	2%
WA	21	2%
OH	20	2%
MA	19	2%
UT	19	2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	12
1881	12
1882	14
1883	18
1884	13
1885	13
1886	11
1887	11
1888	20
1889	15
1890	20
1891	13
1892	10
1893	12
1894	9
1895	14
1896	5
1897	9
1899	5
1900	9
1903	5
1904	8
1905	8
1906	6
1907	7
1908	8
1909	11
1910	6
1911	12
1912	8
1913	33
1914	24
1915	38
1916	42
1917	39
1918	50
1919	39
1920	38
1921	31
1922	40
1923	41
1924	29
1925	28
1926	36
1927	23
1928	22
1929	22
1930	21
1931	29
1932	12
1933	15
1934	19
1935	16
1936	18
1937	16
1938	27
1939	24
1940	17
1941	11
1942	18
1943	15
1944	16
1945	11
1946	6
1947	18
1948	18
1949	9
1950	16
1951	13
1952	13
1953	11
1954	15
1955	15
1956	7
1957	15
1958	18
1959	25
1960	21
1961	16
1962	20
1963	23
1964	22
1965	7
1966	13
1967	17
1968	9
1969	13
1970	16
1971	28
1972	18
1973	23
1974	30
1975	35
1976	36
1977	35
1978	48
1979	42
1980	42
1981	43
1982	43
1983	35
1984	40
1985	47
1986	42
1987	50
1988	72
1989	54
1990	54
1991	71
1992	55
1993	56
1994	65
1995	67
1996	82
1997	77
1998	84
1999	90
2000	91
2001	109
2002	137
2003	172
2004	252
2005	233
2006	285
2007	281
2008	299
2009	288
2010	315
2011	335
2012	353
2013	392
2014	474
2015	509
2016	599
2017	660
2018	796
2019	742
2020	693
2021	701
2022	805
2023	876
2024	1,031