Mathias
Boy name · 20 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Mathias: 20 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 6 births in 2022.
A strong, biblical classic with Greek roots, Mathias derives from Mattathias, meaning "gift of God" – the same origin as Matthew, but distinct in its New Testament figure, the apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot. Famous bearers include the German painter Matthias Grünewald, whose Isenheim Altarpiece is a Renaissance masterpiece, and Mathias Rust, the young West German pilot who famously landed a Cessna in Red Square in 1987. The name is also linked to Habsburg rulers, most notably Holy Roman Emperor Matthias. While not tied to any specific Scottish place, it shares its etymological root with the city of Madras (now Chennai), whose name may have the same Hebrew origin. A common modern variant is Matthias, while the French form Mathieu offers a softer alternative.
Boy 5 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20226 babies
- Latest (2023)
- #7283 babies
- Total births
- 20since 2009
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y