Matias is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #170 in 2025 with 2,140 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 2,263 births ranking #158. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 2,331.8%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 798 boys born was named Matias. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.