How Many People Are Named Matias?

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

Matias
Rare
Spanish

Matias, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 14,740 Americans today, totaling around 22,387 people. It's a genuinely modern name with 91% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2024.

~12,194
Living in US
1 in 27,181
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
Spanish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Determined Compassionate Creative
9
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 9 are often seen as natural leaders who inspire others through their generosity and humanitarian efforts.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

39,723
Worldwide Bearers
#5,690
Global Rank
🇫🇮 Finland
4,961
🇺🇸 United States
4,799
🇵🇪 Peru
4,509
🇻🇪 Venezuela
2,384
🇨🇱 Chile
2,245
🇨🇴 Colombia
2,138
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
1,734
🇮🇳 India
1,361
🇿🇲 Zambia
1,330
🇧🇴 Bolivia
1,273

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
22,382 (100%)
♀ Female
5 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
21,256
Would be under 30 (91%)
1,073
Would be 30–60 (5%)
920
Would be over 60 (4%)

All 23,249 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
24
Modern Appeal
96
International
5

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

📜 Matias Through the Generations

Matias has seen a steady rise in popularity, especially among younger generations. With 21,256 under-30s, it's clear that this name is favored by parents looking for something fresh and contemporary. The peak year of 2024 saw an impressive 2,268 births, indicating a strong upward trend that continues to captivate new families.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 5,066
California 4,784
Florida 2,312
New York 1,284
New Jersey 730
Illinois 649
Georgia 524
North Carolina 483
Arizona 475
Virginia 455

✨ Similar Names to Matias

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Matias's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Matias

How Many People Have the Name Matias?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 12,194 people in the United States currently share the name Matias. That works out to roughly 1 in every 27,181 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Matias a Common or Rare Name?

Matias 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.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Matias Most Popular?

The name Matias reached peak popularity in 2024, with 2,268 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 Matias?

Approximately 12,194 people named Matias live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 12,194. That works out to roughly 1 in 27,181 Americans.

Is Matias a rare name?

Matias is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 27,181 Americans has this name.

What does the name Matias mean?

The meaning and origin of Matias are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Matias more male or female?

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

When was Matias most popular?

Matias peaked in 2024 with 2,268 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 US12,194
All-Time Births12,194
1 in X1 in 27,181
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2024
World Rank#5,690
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.