Rising since 2021, #5,861 for boys today.
Popularity of Mathius since 2003
Babies named Mathius per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2009, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Mathius's real moment was 2024.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 79 |
| 2010s | 96 |
| 2020s | 56 |
Meaning & origin
Mathius is a modern spelling variant of the classic biblical name Matthias, which itself derives from the Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of Yahweh.' First recorded in the United States in 2003, Mathius has slowly gained traction, particularly in Florida, which ranked as its top state. The name reached its peak popularity in 2024, and its trajectory has been rising steadily since 2021, indicating growing, though still rare, use. In 2025, Mathius ranked 5,861 with a frequency of 1 in 113,872 births, making it an uncommon choice that appeals to parents seeking a distinctive twist on a traditional name.
Mathius is a modern respelling or variant of Matthias, which itself derives from the Greek Maththaios, a form of the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of Yahweh.' The spelling with 'u' instead of 'a' or 'ia' is a contemporary invention, likely influenced by other names ending in -ius. It has seen occasional use in the United States since the early 2000s.
Where Mathius is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Matt, Matty
Sibling names for Mathius
Names that share Mathius's style, for a brother or sister.
