UK boy's name
Matias
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "gift of God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Matias is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Matias popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #576, with 66 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 95 births.
This profile covers 911 England and Wales registrations across 27 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 69% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 922 living people in the UK are called Matias. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Matias ranked #576 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 66 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 95 boys were registered as Matias.
- • Matias ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #711 in 2020.
- • About 922 living people in the UK are estimated to have Matias as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#576
2024
Births in 2024
66
Latest year
Peak year
2022
95 births
Estimated living
922
2026
Meaning
What does Matias mean?
The name Matias has its origins in the Hebrew name Mattityahu, which means "gift of Yahweh" or "gift of God". It is a variant of the name Matthew, which was popular among early Christian communities. The name Matias gained widespread use during the Middle Ages, particularly in Spain and Portugal.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Matias can be found in the New Testament of the Bible. In the Acts of the Apostles, Matias was one of the disciples chosen to replace Judas Iscariot after his betrayal of Jesus Christ. This biblical reference contributed to the popularity of the name among Christian communities.
During the Medieval period, the name Matias was commonly used in Spain and Portugal. One notable figure was Matias de Albuquerque, a Portuguese explorer and military commander who lived from 1453 to 1515. He played a crucial role in the Portuguese conquest of India and the establishment of Portuguese colonies in the Indian Ocean region.
In the 16th century, Matias de Novoa (1505-1591) was a Spanish nobleman and diplomat who served as the ambassador of Spain to the Holy Roman Empire. He was known for his diplomatic skills and played a significant role in maintaining relations between Spain and the Holy Roman Emperor.
Another historical figure was Matias Delio (1688-1776), an Italian painter and engraver from Naples. He was renowned for his religious paintings and engravings, which adorned many churches and monasteries in Italy during the Baroque period.
In the 19th century, Matias Romero (1837-1898) was a Mexican diplomat and politician who served as the Minister of Finance and later as the Minister of Foreign Affairs. He played a crucial role in resolving the long-standing dispute between Mexico and the United States over the Gadsden Purchase.
Matias Errazuriz (1776-1860) was a Chilean politician and statesman who served as the President of Chile from 1851 to 1861. He is remembered for his efforts to modernize the country's infrastructure and promote economic development during his presidency.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Matias. The name has endured for centuries, transcending cultures and regions, and continues to be used in various parts of the world today.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Matias over time
The chart below shows babies named Matias registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Matias, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 66 births in 2024, compared with 95 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Matias by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Matias was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #506 | 391 | 5 |
| 2010s | #889 | 402 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1801 | 105 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1704 | 13 | 2 |
Geography
Where Matias is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Matias. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Matias ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #711 in 2020.
Across the UK
Matias in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#711 in 2020
5 years of NRS records, 16 total registered
Related
Names similar to Matias
- Matthew 80,931
- Mohammed 74,321
- Muhammad 72,235
- Max 59,807
- Michael 47,075
- Mason 38,935
- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Matias: questions and answers
How popular is the name Matias in the UK right now?
In 2024, Matias was ranked #576 for boys in England and Wales, with 66 births registered.
When was Matias most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 95 babies registered as Matias in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Matias?
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "gift of God".
How many people are called Matias in the UK?
A total of 911 babies have been registered as Matias across the 27 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 16 more in Scotland.
Where is Matias most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Matias ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #711 in 2020. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.