Mattias
How to say it: muh-TEE-us · /məˈtiəs/
Scandinavian and German form of Matthias (Hebrew 'gift of God') - Biblical name with wide European use.
Mattias was the 114th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 163 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.6-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #92 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #114 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 163 |
| Share of births | 1 in 977 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.6 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #92 |
| In France, 2025 | #174 among boys’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Most of its history is recent, with Mattias reaching a new high in the 2020s. The rise is expected to continue in the next few years.
What goes with it
Crisp and breathy with a strong presence that travels well and carries a biblical heritage honored as a saint's name. Elias fits alongside in style.
Parents who love Mattias also love
Nicknames
- Matt
- Matty
- Tias
Honouring a Mattias in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Mattias is about 1 in 41.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Norwegian, Swedish.
In France: #174 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Mattias
- Mattias Svanberg (born 1999)Swedish association football player
- Mattias Jonson (born 1974)Swedish footballer
- Mattias Ekström (born 1978)Swedish racecar driver
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