Mathis
Boy name · French · German · Hebrew
Meaninggift of God · French form of Matthew
- US rank
- #3,314
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #936 in 1885
35 babies were named Mathis in the US in 2025. It has dropped 625 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1885–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Mathis you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 48,780 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Mathis, 35 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Mathis would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMathis first shows up in US birth records in 1885, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 140 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1885, when it ranked #936. Today it's #3,314, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowMathis is 2.7× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 131,579 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 48,780.
- TrendMathis has slipped 625 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,314. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningMathis is a French form of Matthew, which means “gift of God”. Our records link it to French, German and Hebrew roots.
About the name Mathis
Mathis is a boy name of French, German and Hebrew origin meaning “gift of God”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-his”. US birth records list Mathis for boys from 1885 to 2025, in 110 of those 141 years. Its best year was 1885, when it ranked #936 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,314, with 35 babies.
Origin:French namesGerman namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 9.3 | 107,759 boys |
| 1890s | 4.5 | 224,719 boys |
| 1900s | 9.2 | 108,932 boys |
| 1910s | 7.1 | 141,243 boys |
| 1920s | 7.6 | 131,062 boys |
| 1930s | 4.5 | 223,714 boys |
| 1940s | 5.1 | 194,932 boys |
| 1950s | 5.4 | 186,220 boys |
| 1960s | 4.3 | 232,019 boys |
| 1970s | 4.1 | 240,964 boys |
| 1980s | 5.4 | 183,824 boys |
| 1990s | 4.3 | 233,100 boys |
| 2000s | 13 | 74,349 boys |
| 2010s | 40 | 24,716 boys |
| 2020s | 22 | 45,215 boys |
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Mathis
What does the name Mathis mean?
Mathis means “gift of God” in French, as a form of Matthew.
What is the origin of the name Mathis?
Mathis has French, German, Hebrew roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Mathis a boy or girl name?
Mathis is a boy name.
How popular is the name Mathis?
Mathis ranked #3,314 for US boys in 2025, given to 35 babies. Its best year was 1885 (#936).