How Many People Are Named Mathias?

Complete statistics for the name Mathias: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Mathias
Rare
German

Mathias means 'gift of God' and has a very rare presence in America, with just 1 in 25,262 Americans bearing this name. There are around 13,063 people named Mathias living today, making it a genuinely modern name since 81% are under 30.

~8,481
Living in US
1 in 39,081
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Gift of God
🌐
Origin
German
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
8
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 8 are believed to be natural leaders who excel in business and finance.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

98,573
Worldwide Bearers
#2,406
Global Rank
🇧🇷 Brazil
7,982
🇬🇭 Ghana
7,866
🇩🇰 Denmark
7,567
🇰🇪 Kenya
7,075
🇿🇲 Zambia
7,038
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
6,704
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
6,656
🇸🇪 Sweden
5,714
🇨🇭 Switzerland
4,540
🇦🇹 Austria
4,532

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
13,063 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 22
11,679
Would be under 30 (81%)
1,281
Would be 30–60 (9%)
1,480
Would be over 60 (10%)

All 14,440 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
29
Modern Appeal
91
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Mathias Through the Generations

Mathias has seen a surge in popularity, particularly in recent years, with its peak birth year being 2024 when 1,031 babies were given this name. The average age of those named Mathias is 22, indicating a strong preference for the name among younger parents. With 11,679 individuals under 30, Mathias is clearly favored by a new generation, while still maintaining a respectable presence among older adults.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,873
Texas 1,333
Florida 1,235
New York 838
New Jersey 429
Illinois 399
Minnesota 354
Virginia 315
Washington 306
Arizona 293

✨ Similar Names to Mathias

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mathias's German roots

📄 About the Name Mathias

How Many People Have the Name Mathias?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,481 people in the United States currently share the name Mathias. That works out to roughly 1 in every 39,081 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Mathias a Common or Rare Name?

Mathias is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Mathias Mean?

Mathias means "gift of God" and comes from German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Mathias in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Mathias Most Popular?

The name Mathias reached peak popularity in 2024, with 1,031 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Mathias?

Approximately 8,481 people named Mathias live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 8,481. That works out to roughly 1 in 39,081 Americans.

Is Mathias a rare name?

Mathias is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 39,081 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mathias mean?

Mathias means "gift of God" and comes from German origins.

Is Mathias more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Mathias are male and 0% are female.

When was Mathias most popular?

Mathias peaked in 2024 with 1,031 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US8,481
All-Time Births8,481
1 in X1 in 39,081
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age22
Peak Year2024
World Rank#2,406
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.