Matthias
A male given name from Hebrew, derived from the same source as Matthew.
Every Matthias since 1880 — 13,676 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Matthias
Matthias is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #372 in 2025 with 854 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 13,676 American babies have been named Matthias. Its peak came in 2025, when 854 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 Matthias stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Matthias year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 854 | #372 |
| 2024 | 654 | #472 |
| 2023 | 628 | #483 |
| 2022 | 664 | #464 |
| 2021 | 681 | #450 |
| 2020 | 695 | #426 |
| 2019 | 763 | #407 |
| 2018 | 788 | #406 |
| 2017 | 660 | #461 |
| 2016 | 611 | #496 |
| 2015 | 517 | #556 |
| 2014 | 487 | #573 |
| 2013 | 417 | #607 |
| 2012 | 347 | #682 |
| 2011 | 292 | #772 |
| 2010 | 262 | #819 |
| 2009 | 298 | #764 |
| 2008 | 292 | #762 |
| 2007 | 262 | #819 |
| 2006 | 255 | #802 |
| 2005 | 205 | #887 |
| 2004 | 223 | #810 |
| 2003 | 161 | #989 |
| 2002 | 130 | #1,118 |
| 2001 | 120 | #1,156 |
| 2000 | 110 | #1,225 |
| 1995 | 89 | #1,236 |
| 1990 | 68 | #1,358 |
| 1985 | 47 | #1,445 |
| 1980 | 52 | #1,305 |
| 1975 | 24 | #1,982 |
| 1970 | 17 | #2,262 |
| 1965 | 16 | #2,046 |
| 1960 | 12 | #2,495 |
| 1955 | 7 | #3,394 |
| 1950 | 5 | #4,013 |
| 1945 | 8 | #2,687 |
| 1940 | 7 | #3,038 |
| 1935 | 6 | #3,514 |
| 1930 | 8 | #3,190 |
| 1925 | 8 | #3,309 |
| 1920 | 14 | #2,298 |
| 1915 | 17 | #1,753 |
| 1910 | 8 | #1,276 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | 5 | #1,196 |
| 1890 | 5 | #1,102 |
| 1885 | 8 | #741 |
| 1880 | 5 | #1,011 |
Famous people named Matthias
- Matthias Corvinus Politician · 1443–1490
- Matthias, Holy Roman Emperor Politician · 1557–1619
- Matthias Grünewald Painter · 1480–1528
- Matthias Jakob Schleiden Biologist · 1804–1881
- Matthias Flacius Writer · 1520–1575
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Matthias mean?
A male given name from Hebrew, derived from the same source as Matthew.
How popular is the name Matthias in 2025?
Matthias ranked #372 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 854 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Matthias?
13,676 babies have been named Matthias in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Matthias most popular?
Matthias peaked in 2025, when 854 newborns received the name.
Is Matthias a boy or girl name?
Matthias is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Matthias rising or falling?
Matthias is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Matthias?
Well-known people named Matthias include Matthias Corvinus (politician), Matthias, Holy Roman Emperor (politician), Matthias Grünewald (painter).