Mathis
Every Mathis since 1885 — 1,975 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mathis
Mathis is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,356 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1885, 1,975 American babies have been named Mathis. Its peak came in 2016, when 141 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Mathis stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mathis year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | #3,356 |
| 2024 | 32 | #3,575 |
| 2023 | 40 | #3,097 |
| 2022 | 30 | #3,740 |
| 2021 | 46 | #2,760 |
| 2020 | 46 | #2,713 |
| 2019 | 61 | #2,281 |
| 2018 | 99 | #1,645 |
| 2017 | 138 | #1,310 |
| 2016 | 141 | #1,294 |
| 2015 | 85 | #1,785 |
| 2014 | 50 | #2,506 |
| 2013 | 49 | #2,512 |
| 2012 | 58 | #2,255 |
| 2011 | 41 | #2,883 |
| 2010 | 36 | #3,157 |
| 2009 | 39 | #3,026 |
| 2008 | 42 | #2,861 |
| 2007 | 35 | #3,224 |
| 2006 | 23 | #4,177 |
| 2005 | 26 | #3,686 |
| 2004 | 20 | #4,365 |
| 2003 | 25 | #3,592 |
| 2002 | 19 | #4,275 |
| 2001 | 25 | #3,476 |
| 2000 | 15 | #4,961 |
| 1995 | 5 | #9,794 |
| 1990 | 8 | #6,209 |
| 1985 | 9 | #4,557 |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,980 |
| 1975 | 11 | #3,363 |
| 1970 | 8 | #3,721 |
| 1965 | 8 | #3,158 |
| 1960 | 7 | #3,542 |
| 1955 | 9 | #2,898 |
| 1950 | 16 | #1,926 |
| 1945 | 8 | #2,686 |
| 1940 | 7 | #3,037 |
| 1935 | 6 | #3,513 |
| 1930 | 7 | #3,486 |
| 1925 | 13 | #2,388 |
| 1920 | 12 | #2,549 |
| 1915 | 6 | #3,687 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,185 |
| 1900 | 7 | #1,131 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | 5 | #1,035 |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Mathis
- Mathis Bolly Soccer player · b. 1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mathis in 2025?
Mathis ranked #3,356 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mathis?
1,975 babies have been named Mathis in the United States since 1885, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mathis most popular?
Mathis peaked in 2016, when 141 newborns received the name.
Is Mathis a boy or girl name?
Mathis is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mathis rising or falling?
Mathis is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mathis?
Well-known people named Mathis include Mathis Bolly (soccer player).