Matias Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Matias is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'gift of God'. It has evolved through several historical forms, including Mattityahu and Matthias, and has gained popularity in modern cultures, especially in Spanish and Portuguese contexts. The name is linked to biblical references, specifically as the name of an apostle, and is associated with traits of kindness and generosity. Its modern perception remains positive and strong.
The name Matias is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Matias has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. Across generations, 'Matias' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1893rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1769th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1894th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2036th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1638th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 834th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 253rd out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Matias' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Matias"
Pronunciation
/məˈtiːəs/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Matias is derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, which means 'gift of God'. It is a variant of the name Matthew.
Meaning
gift of God
Language Evolution
Mattityahu (Hebrew), Matthias (Greek), Matias (Spanish/Portuguese)
Biblical Background
Matias is associated with the New Testament as the name of the apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot.
Historical Usage
The name Matias gained popularity in various forms across different cultures, particularly in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries, from the 20th century onward.
Variants & Derivatives
Matthias, Matthew, Matteo, Matias
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Matias is viewed as a strong and classic name, often associated with kindness and generosity.
Famous People
Matias Almeyda (Argentinian footballer), Matias Vecino (Uruguayan footballer), Matias I. (King of Portugal)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Matias"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Matias"
"Matias" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1893rd of 7545 | 275 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1769th of 6773 | 305 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1894th of 7552 | 330 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2036th of 10718 | 338 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1638th of 16616 | 745 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 834th of 24088 | 3,542 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 253rd of 23106 | 17,709 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Matias" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
36.22% 857th/2366 |
71.80% 820th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
38.04% 895th/2353 |
73.11% 1131st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
34.88% 995th/2853 |
60.61% 1682nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
31.07% 1093rd/3518 |
32.12% 1299th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
52.36% 2343rd/4475 |
22.29% 1158th/5194 |
18.79% 1187th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
31.69% 1452nd/4582 |
15.34% 792nd/5164 |
10.71% 783rd/7313 |
9.77% 729th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
10.77% 429th/3984 |
5.95% 267th/4487 |
3.39% 231st/6822 |
3.06% 192nd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Matias" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Matias"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Matias" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.