Matias is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #606 in 2017 with 60 recorded births. This places Matias in the top 10% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 95 births ranking #430. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 900.0%. In 2017, approximately 1 in every 5,381 boys born was named Matias. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Matias is a streamlined international form of Matthias meaning gift of God. It feels modern in sound but is grounded in a very old biblical tradition.
Used across several European and Latin American naming traditions, Matias has gained wider popularity because it is smooth, clear, and easy to say. It offers heritage without heaviness.