Mattias
Meaninggift of God · Scandinavian form of Matthias
- US rank
- #1,231
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,114 in 2021
163 babies were named Mattias in the US in 2025. It has climbed 57 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1975–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Mattias you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Mattias
Mattias Svanberg
Swedish association football player
Choose Mattias and your child shares a first name with Mattias Svanberg, a Swedish association football player. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Mattias, like who?” Mattias Svanberg's Wikipedia article is available in 33 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 10,482 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Mattias, 163 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Mattias would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMattias first shows up in US birth records in 1975, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 50 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2021, when it reached #1,114.
- Then vs nowMattias is 7.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 75,758 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 10,482.
- TrendMattias has climbed 57 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,231. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedMattias is most popular in New Jersey, where it ranks #607, followed by Washington (#639) and Minnesota (#807). It's in the top 1,000 in 5 states.
- MeaningMattias is a Scandinavian form of Matthias, which means “gift of God”. Our records link it to English and Hebrew roots.
About the name Mattias
Mattias is a boy name of English and Hebrew origin meaning “gift of God”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ias”. US birth records list Mattias for boys from 1975 to 2025, in 42 of those 51 years. Its best year was 2021, when it ranked #1,114 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,231, with 163 babies.
Origin:English namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.2 | 806,452 boys |
| 1980s | 1.6 | 632,911 boys |
| 1990s | 8.3 | 120,773 boys |
| 2000s | 26 | 38,329 boys |
| 2010s | 51 | 19,627 boys |
| 2020s | 97 | 10,331 boys |
Other spellings of Mattias
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Mattias
What does the name Mattias mean?
Mattias means “gift of God” in Scandinavian, as a form of Matthias.
What is the origin of the name Mattias?
Mattias has English, Hebrew roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Mattias a boy or girl name?
Mattias is a boy name.
How popular is the name Mattias?
Mattias ranked #1,231 for US boys in 2025, given to 163 babies. Its best year was 2021 (#1,114).