Matthias Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Matthias is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'gift of God'. It evolved through Greek and Latin forms, maintaining its religious significance. The name is associated with biblical narratives and has seen historical usage particularly in Christian contexts. It is viewed positively in modern times, often linked to strength and faith.
The name Matthias is most popular in Alaska, 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 maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Matthias has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled 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, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Matthias' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2066th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2862nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2605th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1799th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1355th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 897th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 468th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Matthias' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Matthias"
Pronunciation
/məˈθaɪəs/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Matthias is derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of Yahweh' or 'gift of God'.
Meaning
gift of God
Language Evolution
Mattityahu (Hebrew), Matthias (Greek), Matthias (Latin)
Biblical Background
Matthias is a biblical name, known as the apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot after his betrayal of Jesus.
Historical Usage
The name Matthias gained popularity in the Christian tradition after the New Testament period, particularly during the Middle Ages.
Variants & Derivatives
Matthias, Matteo, Matthieu, Matias, Matt
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Matthias is perceived as a classic and strong name, often associated with faith and tradition.
Famous People
Matthias Corvinus, King of Hungary, Matthias Schleiden, German botanist, Matthias J. McCoy, American politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Matthias"
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 "Matthias"
"Matthias" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2066th of 7545 | 244 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2862nd of 6773 | 129 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2605th of 7552 | 188 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1799th of 10718 | 401 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1355th of 16616 | 1,014 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 897th of 24088 | 3,242 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 468th of 23106 | 7,560 |
Regional Popularity of "Matthias" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
81.94% 1130th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
63.27% 1409th/2227 |
- | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
60.98% 1791st/2937 |
- | - |
40.01% 1618th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
35.82% 1320th/3685 |
37.88% 1695th/4475 |
44.36% 2304th/5194 |
24.22% 1530th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
18.97% 869th/4582 |
18.16% 938th/5164 |
14.71% 1076th/7313 |
11.13% 831st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
12.60% 502nd/3984 |
10.81% 485th/4487 |
7.71% 526th/6822 |
6.33% 397th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Matthias" 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 "Matthias"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Matthias" 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.