Matias
Matias is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Gift of God.
Origin and history
Matias is a classic name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'gift of God'. It serves as the Spanish, Portuguese, and Scandinavian form of the name Matthew. In recent years, Matias has experienced a rapid rise in popularity in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
25,387 babies in the United States have been named Matias since 1880. It ranks #736 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #185.
States where it is most popular
- TX (23.4 %)
- CA (22.1 %)
- FL (10.4 %)
- NY (5.9 %)
- NJ (3.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 10 |
| 1910-1920 | 120 |
| 1920-1930 | 189 |
| 1930-1940 | 150 |
| 1940-1950 | 195 |
| 1950-1960 | 156 |
| 1960-1970 | 173 |
| 1970-1980 | 229 |
| 1980-1990 | 342 |
| 1990-2000 | 698 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,043 |
| 2010-2019 | 9,058 |
| 2020-2029 | 12,024 |
Famous people named Matias
- Matias Almeyda: Soccer Player, Manager
- Matias Maccelli: Ice Hockey Player
Nicknames
Mati, Matty, Matt
Fun facts
- Matias derives from the Hebrew name Matityahu, which translates directly to 'gift of YHWH'.
- While traditionally prominent in Spanish, Portuguese, and Scandinavian speaking regions, it has surged in U.S. popularity since 2000.