Mathias: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced muh-THY-uhs · 3 syllables
Danish: A given name, equivalent to English Matthias or Matthew
- Origin
- Norse
- Pronunciation
- muh-THY-uhs
- US rank (2025)
- #312
- US babies a year
- about 900 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising, Biblical
How popular is Mathias?
Mathias was the #312 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,087 babies. It’s rising: up 118% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #312 |
| England & Wales | #467 |
| Scotland | #711 |
| Ireland | #417 |
| France | #159 |
| Norway | #41 |
| Canada | #276 |
| Australia | #454 |
How old are people named Mathias?
Half of US adults named Mathias are older than 26; most are between 18 and 68. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Mathias
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Mathias have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Mathias
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Mathias
How do you pronounce Mathias?
Mathias is pronounced muh-THY-uhs.
How popular is the name Mathias?
Mathias was the #312 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,087 babies. It’s rising: up 118% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Mathias?
Half of US adults named Mathias are older than 26. Most are between 18 and 68.