Mattias
Mattias is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Gift of God.
Origin and history
Mattias is a variant of Matthias or Mathias, which derives from the Hebrew name Mattanyah. The name has ancient biblical roots and has grown in popularity in the United States in recent years as a fresh alternative to Matthew. It remains moderately uncommon overall while showing steady modern usage.
Popularity in the United States
2,681 babies in the United States have been named Mattias since 1880. It ranks #2503 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1079.
States where it is most popular
- CA (38.5 %)
- TX (18.4 %)
- FL (14.2 %)
- NY (9.5 %)
- WA (3.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 30 |
| 1990-2000 | 160 |
| 2000-2010 | 524 |
| 2010-2019 | 954 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,003 |
Famous people named Mattias
- Mattias Ekström: Racing driver
- Mattias Janmark: Ice hockey player
Nicknames
Matt, Matty
Fun facts
- The name shares its origin with Saint Matthias, who was selected as one of the twelve apostles in the New Testament.
- Spelled with various minor tweaks, variants of this name have long been favorites across Scandinavian and Germanic countries.