Baby Name Popularity Profile

Mathias

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Mathias.

✦ Gift of God 🌍 Hebrew, Greek biblical traditional
National Rank (2025) #312
All-Time Peak Rank #312 Achieved 2025
Total U.S. Births 15,544 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 100.0% Boy / 0.0% Girl Male Archetype
First Recorded 1880 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2020s 1,087 births in 2025
💡 The Mathias Vibe: Considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Gift of God
Language Origin Hebrew, Greek
Origin Type multiple
Derived from the Greek form of the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of Yahweh'.
Common Nicknames
Matt Matty
Alternative Spellings
Matthias Matias
Pronunciation: mah-TEE-ahs
Themes & Categories
biblical traditional
Etymology confidence: High

📖 The Story Behind Mathias

According to SSA data, Mathias achieved its highest historical rank of #312 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 1,087 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 113.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 123 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Mathias across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Fast Rising
10-Year Shift +113.6% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 1,087 births in 2025
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 13 yrs
Registry Streak 123 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 139
1890s: 97
1900s: 62
1910s: 291
1920s: 310
1930s: 197
1940s: 139
1950s: 148
1960s: 161
1970s: 311
1980s: 469
1990s: 701
2000s: 2,147
2010s: 5,176
2020s: 5,196

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Mat-hi-as
Letter Count 7 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 54.1% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Florida
Top States Florida, New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona, California
States with Data 46
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Florida #233 1,326 2018 +28.2% Growth
New Mexico #173 163 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada #196 95 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #271 324 2025 +7.1% Growth
California #228 2,040 2025 +60.2% Growth
Washington #346 328 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #501 365 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #221 1,511 2025 +93.5% Growth
Colorado #219 236 2025 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #288 460 2024 +19.2% Growth
Virginia #324 341 2018 Stable
Maryland #230 223 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #390 128 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #295 108 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #243 135 2025 Insufficient historical volume
New York #317 896 2024 +23.4% Growth
Wisconsin Unranked 216 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #266 298 2025 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #359 273 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho #320 36 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #426 425 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #345 111 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Alaska Unranked 11 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #404 184 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #354 177 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #493 297 2025 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #262 92 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #513 121 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #481 41 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #503 58 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #412 270 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #507 104 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #325 47 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #555 154 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Montana Unranked 12 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 10 2010 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota Unranked 10 1926 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana Unranked 51 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #559 48 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #480 36 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware Unranked 5 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #553 34 2025 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota Unranked 5 2005 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 6 2017 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia Unranked 5 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi Unranked 5 2019 Insufficient historical volume

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