Matias Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Matias is pronounced differently depending on the region. In Finnish, it is pronounced “MAH-tee-ahs,” while in Portuguese, it is “ma-TEE-ash”

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A Deep Dive

Matias Overview

Meaning

Gift of God

Gender

Boy

Origin

Spanish

Etymology

Derived from the Hebrew name “Mattityahu,” meaning “gift of God,” and is a variant of the name Matthew.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/məˈtiː.əs/

Popularity

Matias is popular in Spanish-speaking countries and has gained traction in the USA. In 2023, Matias ranked #206 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

9 (Humanitarian, Selfless, Creative)

Name Styles

Exotic, Religious and Spiritual, Classic

Associated Traits

Loyal, kind, dependable

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often associated with Saint Matthias, the apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot.

Name Day

February 24 (Hungary)
A Deep Dive

Matias Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Mathias, Matthias, Mateo, Mattheus, Mattias

Common Nicknames

Matty, Matti, Teo

Diminutives

Matt, Tias, Mat, Mati

Famous People

  • Matias Almeyda
    (Argentine Soccer Coach)
  • Matias Fernandez
    (Chilean Soccer Player)
  • Matias Duarte
    (American Designer)
  • Matias Aguero
    (Argentine-Italian Rugby Player)
  • Matias Romero
    (Mexican Diplomat)
  • Matias Manzanarez
    (Argentine Revolutionary)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Matias Reyes
    ("Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," TV Series)
  • Matias
    ("Unfriended: Dark Web," Film)
  • Matias Napp
    ("Go! Live Your Way," TV Series)
  • Matias
    ("The House at the End of Time," Film)
  • Matias
    ("The Road to El Dorado," Animated Film)

What Is the Meaning of Matias?

Matias means “gift from God,” highlighting a sense of divine favor. Individuals with this name are seen as special and cherished, carrying a sense of joy and positivity.

What Is the Origin of The Name Matias?

The name Matias has Hebrew origins, derived from the name Matityahu, which means “gift of Yahweh.” It is a variant of Matthew and has been used across various cultures, including Spanish, Portuguese, and Scandinavian.

Matias Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Matias in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2242021#1962022#1642023
Top 3 Rankings#1642023#1962022#2022018

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Matias

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023164
(+32 from 2022)
2191
(+247 from 2022)
0.11965
2022196
(+28 from 2021)
1944
(+224 from 2021)
0.10379
2021224
(-8 from 2020)
1720
(-33 from 2020)
0.09180
2020216
(+12 from 2019)
1753
(+109 from 2019)
0.09477
2019228
(-26 from 2018)
1644
(-370 from 2018)
0.08555
2018202
(+34 from 2017)
2014
(+449 from 2017)
0.10361
2017236
(+127 from 2016)
1565
(+649 from 2016)
0.07908
2016363
(+95 from 2015)
916
(+252 from 2015)
0.04522
2015458
(+46 from 2014)
664
(+105 from 2014)
0.03248
2014504
(+62 from 2013)
559
(+94 from 2013)
0.02728
2013566
(-1 from 2012)
465
(+8 from 2012)
0.02301
2012565
(+2 from 2011)
457
(+15 from 2011)
0.02252
2011567
(+141 from 2010)
442
(+113 from 2010)
0.02176
2010708
(+6 from 2009)
329
(-3 from 2009)
0.01601
2009714
(+108 from 2008)
332
(+65 from 2008)
0.01565
2008822
(-23 from 2007)
267
(-3 from 2007)
0.01225
2007799
(+28 from 2006)
270
(+24 from 2006)
0.01219
2006827
(+39 from 2005)
246
(+34 from 2005)
0.01122
2005866
(+22 from 2004)
212
(+17 from 2004)
0.00997
2004888
(+223 from 2003)
195
(+57 from 2003)
0.00923
20031111
(-99 from 2002)
138
(-15 from 2002)
0.00657
20021012
(+47 from 2001)
153
(+17 from 2001)
0.00740
20011059
(+293 from 2000)
136
(+42 from 2000)
0.00658
20001352
(+125 from 1999)
94
(+17 from 1999)
0.00450
19991477
(-280 from 1998)
77
(-26 from 1998)
0.00378
19981197
(+65 from 1997)
103
(+12 from 1997)
0.00508
19971262
(-5 from 1996)
91
(+3 from 1996)
0.00456
19961257
(+425 from 1995)
88
(+35 from 1995)
0.00439
19951682
(-298 from 1994)
53
(-18 from 1994)
0.00264
19941384
(+254 from 1993)
71
(+17 from 1993)
0.00348
19931638
(-114 from 1992)
54
(-4 from 1992)
0.00261
19921524
(+21 from 1991)
58
(+2 from 1991)
0.00276
19911545
(+138 from 1990)
56
(+8 from 1990)
0.00264
19901683
(-93 from 1989)
48
(-2 from 1989)
0.00223
19891590
(+289 from 1988)
50
(+15 from 1988)
0.00239
19881879
(+17 from 1987)
35
(+2 from 1987)
0.00175
19871896
(-253 from 1986)
33
(-6 from 1986)
0.00169
19861643
(+272 from 1985)
39
(+9 from 1985)
0.00203
19851915
(-119 from 1984)
30
(-1 from 1984)
0.00156
19841796
(+26 from 1983)
31
(+1 from 1983)
0.00165
19831822
(-49 from 1982)
30
(-2 from 1982)
0.00161
19821773
(-171 from 1981)
32
(-5 from 1981)
0.00170
19811602
(+457 from 1980)
37
(+11 from 1980)
0.00199
19802059
(-389 from 1979)
26
(-8 from 1979)
0.00140
19791670
(+704 from 1978)
34
(+15 from 1978)
0.00190
19782374
(-367 from 1977)
19
(-5 from 1977)
0.00111
19772007
(+107 from 1976)
24
(+2 from 1976)
0.00140
19762114
(-554 from 1975)
22
(-11 from 1975)
0.00135
19751560
(+798 from 1974)
33
(+16 from 1974)
0.00203
19742358
(-48 from 1973)
17
No change from 1973
0.00104
19732310
(-382 from 1972)
17
(-5 from 1972)
0.00105
19721928
(+198 from 1971)
22
(+3 from 1971)
0.00131
19712126
(-187 from 1970)
19
(-2 from 1970)
0.00105
19701939
(-297 from 1969)
21
(-4 from 1969)
0.00110
19691642
(+252 from 1968)
25
(+7 from 1968)
0.00137
19681894
(+458 from 1967)
18
(+6 from 1967)
0.00101
19672352
(-538 from 1966)
12
(-6 from 1966)
0.00067
19661814
(+801 from 1965)
18
(+8 from 1965)
0.00099
19652615
(-885 from 1964)
10
(-11 from 1964)
0.00053
19641730
(-35 from 1963)
21
(-1 from 1963)
0.00104
19631695
(+809 from 1962)
22
(+11 from 1962)
0.00107
19622504
(-557 from 1961)
11
(-7 from 1961)
0.00052
19611947
(-37 from 1960)
18
No change from 1960
0.00083
19601910
(+386 from 1959)
18
(+5 from 1959)
0.00083
19592296
(-201 from 1958)
13
(-2 from 1958)
0.00060
19582095
(+181 from 1957)
15
(+2 from 1957)
0.00070
19572276
(-185 from 1956)
13
(-2 from 1956)
0.00059
19562091
(-300 from 1955)
15
(-4 from 1955)
0.00070
19551791
(+952 from 1954)
19
(+10 from 1954)
0.00091
19542743
(-844 from 1953)
9
(-8 from 1953)
0.00043
19531899
(+110 from 1952)
17
(+2 from 1952)
0.00085
19522009
(-171 from 1951)
15
(-2 from 1951)
0.00076
19511838
(-301 from 1950)
17
(-6 from 1950)
0.00089
19501537
(+7 from 1949)
23
No change from 1949
0.00126
19491544
(+16 from 1948)
23
(+1 from 1948)
0.00128
19481560
(-5 from 1947)
22
(-1 from 1947)
0.00123
19471555
(+258 from 1946)
23
(+7 from 1946)
0.00124
19461813
(+429 from 1945)
16
(+6 from 1945)
0.00097
19452242
(-717 from 1944)
10
(-10 from 1944)
0.00073
19441525
(+111 from 1943)
20
(+1 from 1943)
0.00144
19431636
(-51 from 1942)
19
(-1 from 1942)
0.00131
19421585
(-53 from 1941)
20
No change from 1941
0.00142
19411532
(-99 from 1940)
20
(-2 from 1940)
0.00159
19401433
(+1016 from 1939)
22
(+13 from 1939)
0.00185
19392449
(-631 from 1938)
9
(-6 from 1938)
0.00079
19381818
(+380 from 1937)
15
(+4 from 1937)
0.00132
19372198
(-735 from 1936)
11
(-10 from 1936)
0.00101
19361463
(+465 from 1935)
21
(+7 from 1935)
0.00197
19351928
(+4 from 1934)
14
No change from 1934
0.00131
19341932
(+806 from 1933)
14
(+6 from 1933)
0.00132
19332738
(-743 from 1932)
8
(-6 from 1932)
0.00078
19321995
(-152 from 1931)
14
(-2 from 1931)
0.00130
19311843
(-475 from 1930)
16
(-12 from 1930)
0.00150
19301368
(+949 from 1929)
28
(+16 from 1929)
0.00248
19292317
(-1045 from 1928)
12
(-20 from 1928)
0.00108
19281272
(+524 from 1927)
32
(+13 from 1927)
0.00280
19271796
(-231 from 1926)
19
(-4 from 1926)
0.00164
19261565
(+524 from 1925)
23
(+8 from 1925)
0.00201
19252089
(-512 from 1924)
15
(-9 from 1924)
0.00130
19241577
(+1037 from 1923)
24
(+13 from 1923)
0.00205
19232614
(-574 from 1922)
11
(-5 from 1922)
0.00097
19222040
(-211 from 1921)
16
(-3 from 1921)
0.00142
19211829
(+56 from 1920)
19
(+1 from 1920)
0.00167
19201885
(-354 from 1919)
18
(-5 from 1919)
0.00164
19191531
(+179 from 1918)
23
(+3 from 1918)
0.00227
19181710
(+381 from 1917)
20
(+6 from 1917)
0.00191
19172091
(-142 from 1916)
14
(-1 from 1916)
0.00146
19161949
(-167 from 1915)
15
(-1 from 1915)
0.00162
19151782
(+869 from 1914)
16
(+9 from 1914)
0.00182
19142651
(-1071 from 1913)
7
(-5 from 1913)
0.00102
19131580
(+465 from 1912)
12
(+5 from 1912)
0.00224
19122045
(-624 from 1910)
7
(+1 from 1910)
0.00155
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19101421
(-76 from 1907)
6
(+1 from 1907)
0.00288
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19071345
(-140 from 1904)
5
No change from 1904
0.00315
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19041205
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00361
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Matias

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#992021#902022#852023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1212021#1102022#882023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1512021#1262022#1282023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2272021#1952022#2232023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1392021#1772022#1542023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2582021#1852022#1682023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2192021#2762022#1682023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2482021#1892022#1392023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2522021#2392022#1902023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2832021#2432022#1642023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1802021#1892022#1872023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2292021#1962022#1752023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1722021#2092022#2112023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3712021#2072022#2382023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#4412021#4072022#3492023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1162021#1712022#992023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2042021#2302022#1812023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#3572021#3082022#2222023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#4722021#4922022#3882023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3412021#2762022#2692023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#5362021#2992022#4232023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3532021#1972022#1902023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2722021#1392022#1812023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2382021#1732022#1032023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#5902021#6022022#9972023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#4542021#3222022#1902023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#3472021#3012022#2232023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#3772021#3522022#3072023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#4592021#6272022#2562023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2042021#1512022#1832023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4422021#3452022#2632023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#5322021#3272022#4422023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#4022021#3722022#3422023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#7762021#4042022#4752023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3932021#3302022#3162023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3882021#3402022#3372023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3042021#3342022#2242023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5062018#6362020#5612021

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2212021#1812022#1892023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#2012021

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#5012020

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2432023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2782019

Popularity Rankings for Matias in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#62020#52021

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#132021#142022#92023

Popularity in Slovakia

Slovakia flagSlovakia#232021#232022#202023

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#262012#232013#312015

Popularity in Finland

Finland flagFinland#482020#332021#442022

Popularity in Portugal

Portugal flagPortugal#462012#422019#412020

Popularity in Galicia, Spain

Galicia, Spain flagGalicia, Spain#422020#422022

Popularity in Spain

Spain flagSpain#752020#732021#682022

Popularity in Uruguay

Uruguay flagUruguay#962021#1012022#962023

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1482019#1412020#1402021

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#1592021#1772022#1842023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#2022020#2252021#2712022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#2722020#3262021#4282022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#4132021#3392022#3302023

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#8752022#3822023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7552021#6572022#4362023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#5282015#4972016#5642018

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#6552019#5242020#5012021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Matias a Name for Boys or Girls?

Matias is a popular boy’s name, loved for its classical and heartfelt nature. The name’s blend of traditional roots and modern appeal makes it a beloved choice for many families.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Matias

Matias in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Matias Almeyda (Soccer Coach, born 1973): An Argentine soccer coach and former player known for his successful managerial career in Mexico and the United States.
  • Matias Fernandez (Soccer Player, born 1986): A Chilean professional soccer player who has played for various European clubs and the Chilean national team.
  • Matias Duarte (Designer, born 1973): An American designer and computer scientist known for his work on the Android operating system.
  • Matias Aguero (Rugby Player, born 1981): An Argentine-Italian rugby player who has represented Italy in numerous international competitions.
  • Matias Romero (Diplomat, 1837–1898): A Mexican diplomat and writer known for his significant contributions to Mexico's foreign relations in the 19th century.
  • Matias Manzanarez (Revolutionary, 1890–1935): An Argentine revolutionary who played a prominent role in early 20th-century political movements.
  • Matias Tarnopolsky (Conductor, 1912–1980): An Argentine conductor and music educator influential in South American classical music.
  • Matias Godoy (Explorer, 1875–1925): A Spanish explorer and cartographer known for his expeditions in South America.
  • Matias Reyes ("Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," 1999 TV Series): A character involved in a complex case that the SVU team investigates.
  • Matias ("Unfriended: Dark Web," 2018 Film): A young man who stumbles upon a mysterious laptop and finds himself ensnared in a deadly online game.
  • Matias Napp ("Go! Live Your Way," 2019 TV Series): A dance teacher who inspires his students to follow their dreams despite various challenges.
  • Matias ("The House at the End of Time," 2013 Film): A central character in this Venezuelan horror film dealing with time loops and family secrets.
  • Matias ("The Road to El Dorado," 2000 Animated Film): A minor character involved in the adventure of discovering the legendary city of gold.
  • San Matias City (Santa Cruz, Bolivia): A border city in Bolivia, known for its role in trade and transport with Brazil.
  • San Matias Gulf (Argentina): A large gulf in Argentina, featuring beautiful coastal landscapes and rich marine biodiversity.
  • San Matias Parish (Quetzaltenango, Guatemala): A parish in Quetzaltenango, offering cultural and religious significance.
  • San Matias River (Santa Catarina, Brazil): A river in Santa Catarina, Brazil, contributing to local agriculture and ecosystems.
  • Matias Romero City (Oaxaca, Mexico): A city in Oaxaca, recognized for its railway junction and agricultural markets.
  • San Matias Tepetomatitlan (Tlaxcala, Mexico): A town in Tlaxcala, featuring historic architecture and vibrant community events.
  • Matias Alves Street (São Paulo, Brazil): A street in São Paulo, Brazil, lined with shops and residential buildings.

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