Mathias
Every Mathias since 1880 — 15,544 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mathias
Mathias is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #312 in 2025 with 1,087 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 15,544 American babies have been named Mathias. Its peak came in 2025, when 1,087 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mathias stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mathias year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,087 | #312 |
| 2024 | 1,032 | #337 |
| 2023 | 877 | #370 |
| 2022 | 805 | #396 |
| 2021 | 701 | #441 |
| 2020 | 694 | #429 |
| 2019 | 742 | #420 |
| 2018 | 796 | #400 |
| 2017 | 660 | #460 |
| 2016 | 599 | #502 |
| 2015 | 509 | #563 |
| 2014 | 474 | #586 |
| 2013 | 392 | #628 |
| 2012 | 353 | #669 |
| 2011 | 336 | #693 |
| 2010 | 315 | #728 |
| 2009 | 288 | #787 |
| 2008 | 299 | #752 |
| 2007 | 281 | #780 |
| 2006 | 285 | #744 |
| 2005 | 233 | #812 |
| 2004 | 252 | #741 |
| 2003 | 172 | #954 |
| 2002 | 137 | #1,089 |
| 2001 | 109 | #1,226 |
| 2000 | 91 | #1,386 |
| 1995 | 67 | #1,464 |
| 1990 | 54 | #1,553 |
| 1985 | 47 | #1,444 |
| 1980 | 42 | #1,486 |
| 1975 | 35 | #1,525 |
| 1970 | 16 | #2,370 |
| 1965 | 7 | #3,444 |
| 1960 | 21 | #1,801 |
| 1955 | 15 | #2,106 |
| 1950 | 16 | #1,925 |
| 1945 | 11 | #2,209 |
| 1940 | 17 | #1,724 |
| 1935 | 16 | #1,803 |
| 1930 | 21 | #1,635 |
| 1925 | 28 | #1,410 |
| 1920 | 38 | #1,171 |
| 1915 | 38 | #1,050 |
| 1910 | 6 | #1,525 |
| 1905 | 8 | #978 |
| 1900 | 9 | #946 |
| 1895 | 14 | #569 |
| 1890 | 20 | #410 |
| 1885 | 13 | #540 |
| 1880 | 12 | #549 |
Famous people named Mathias
- Mathias Rust Pilot · b. 1968
- Mathias Énard Writer · b. 1972
- Mathias Jørgensen Soccer player · b. 1990
- Mathias Frank Cyclist · b. 1986
- Mathias Schober Soccer player · b. 1976
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mathias in 2025?
Mathias ranked #312 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,087 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mathias?
15,544 babies have been named Mathias in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mathias most popular?
Mathias peaked in 2025, when 1,087 newborns received the name.
Is Mathias a boy or girl name?
Mathias is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mathias rising or falling?
Mathias is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mathias?
Well-known people named Mathias include Mathias Rust (pilot), Mathias Énard (writer), Mathias Jørgensen (soccer player).