Matthias
Matthias is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Gift of God.
Origin and history
Matthias is a classic biblical name of Hebrew and Greek origin, meaning 'gift of God'. It is the Greek form of the name Mattathias, historically distinct from Matthew though sharing the same root. In the United States, its usage has grown steadily, becoming a popular modern alternative to the more traditional Matthew.
Popularity in the United States
13,676 babies in the United States have been named Matthias since 1880. It ranks #1016 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #439.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.7 %)
- TX (12.1 %)
- FL (6.1 %)
- NY (5.9 %)
- PA (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 23 |
| 1890-1900 | 15 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 142 |
| 1920-1930 | 118 |
| 1930-1940 | 64 |
| 1940-1950 | 69 |
| 1950-1960 | 80 |
| 1960-1970 | 179 |
| 1970-1980 | 258 |
| 1980-1990 | 527 |
| 1990-2000 | 825 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,056 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,144 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,176 |
Famous people named Matthias
- Matthias Schoenaerts: Actor
- Matthias Cleerdin: Painter
Nicknames
Matt, Matty, Ty
Fun facts
- Although closely related to Matthew, Matthias specifically refers to the disciple chosen in the Acts of the Apostles.
- The name has seen significant growth in modern U.S. popularity, jumping into the top 500 male names in recent years.