UK boy's name
Mattias
A masculine name derived from Matthias, 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.
Mattias is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mattias popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1595, with 16 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 31 births.
This profile covers 351 England and Wales registrations across 28 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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 52% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 349 living people in the UK are called Mattias. 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
- • Mattias ranked #1595 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 16 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 31 boys were registered as Mattias.
- • About 349 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mattias as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1595
2024
Births in 2024
16
Latest year
Peak year
2023
31 births
Estimated living
349
2026
Meaning
What does Mattias mean?
The given name Mattias finds its origins in the Hebrew name Mattithyahu, which means "gift of God." This name can be traced back to the biblical era and is a variant of the more common Matthew. Mattias was initially a name used predominantly in ancient Judea and the surrounding regions of the Middle East.
In the New Testament, Mattias is mentioned as the apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot after his betrayal of Jesus Christ. This biblical reference contributed to the name's spread and adoption among early Christian communities across Europe and the Mediterranean region.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Mattias was Mattias Grünewald, a German Renaissance painter born around 1470. He is renowned for his masterpiece, the Isenheim Altarpiece, which depicted scenes from the life of Christ in vivid detail.
During the Protestant Reformation, Mattias became a popular name among German and Scandinavian Protestants. One notable figure was Mattias Flacius Illyricus, a Croatian scholar and theologian born in 1520, who played a significant role in the development of Lutheran doctrine.
In the 17th century, Mattias de' Medici, born in 1613, was a prominent member of the influential Medici family in Florence, Italy. He served as a military commander and was known for his patronage of the arts and sciences.
Another historical figure bearing the name Mattias was Mattias Steuchius, a Swedish astronomer and mathematician born in 1644. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and was instrumental in establishing the first observatory in Sweden.
Mattias Claudius, a German poet and writer born in 1740, gained recognition for his literary works, including the popular poem "Der Mond ist aufgegangen" (The Moon Has Risen).
Over the centuries, the name Mattias has maintained its presence across various cultures and languages, often adapting to local spellings and pronunciations, such as Matthias or Matías. Its biblical origins and historical associations have contributed to its enduring popularity as a given name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mattias over time
The chart below shows babies named Mattias 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 Mattias, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 16 births in 2024, compared with 31 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mattias by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mattias 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 | #1176 | 123 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1966 | 132 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1983 | 85 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2540 | 11 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Mattias
- 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
Mattias: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mattias in the UK right now?
In 2024, Mattias was ranked #1595 for boys in England and Wales, with 16 births registered.
When was Mattias most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 31 babies registered as Mattias in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mattias?
A masculine name derived from Matthias, meaning "gift of God.".
How many people are called Mattias in the UK?
A total of 351 babies have been registered as Mattias across the 28 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
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.