Matias

Matias - A very unique male name

Matias appeared on the charts for the first time in 1912 on position #1067. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Matias and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Matias? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Matias. The baby boy name Matias was given to 2,128 baby boys in 2025, ranking #171 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 689 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Matias peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 159.

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Matias is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Matias is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #90 - and is the least popular in Missouri at position #626.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Matias is where you live.

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Matias origin and meaning

Spanish, Portuguese and Scandinavian form of Matthias (Hebrew)

From Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'

Matias is the form of Matthias — the apostle chosen to replace Judas — used in Spanish, Portuguese, Finnish and Scandinavian naming. It shares its root with Matthew. In the United States it has climbed steadily and peaked in 2024.

Attested etymology

Matias is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Matias, pop culture references for the name Matias and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Matias

We've found the following names that sound similar to Matias, sorted by popularity.

Maddox / Mathias / Matthias / Mitch / Maddux / Mattias / Montez / Matheus / Maddix / Mateusz /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Matias

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Matias a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Matias?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

mah-TEE-ahs · /mɑˈtiːɑs/
Spanish speakers stress it mah-TEE-ahs; in English it is often said muh-TEE-us, and the final s is sometimes dropped in casual speech.

Around the world

• Matthias (German) — The German form, the name's most common European spelling
• Matthias (English) — Used as-is in English
• Matías (Spanish) — The same name with its Spanish accent mark

Spellings and nicknames

• Matthias — The fuller form from which Matias comes
• Mattias — Scandinavian spelling with a double t

Nicknames: Mati

Famous bearers

• Matías Almeyda — Argentine footballer and manager (b. 1973) Contemporary

Style

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Why parents choose it

Parents choose Matias as a warmer, more international alternative to Matthew and Matthias, with a straightforward meaning and a current upward trend.

Worth knowing

• Americans may drop the final s or say it like Matthias without the h sound
• The accent-marked Matías is the correct Spanish spelling