Matthias
Boy name · 15 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Matthias: 15 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 8 births in 2025.
From the Greek *Matthias*, itself derived from the Hebrew *Mattityahu* meaning "gift of God," this name is a scholarly and direct form of the more common Matthew. It is forever tied to Saint Matthias, the apostle chosen by lot to replace Judas Iscariot after the Ascension. A more worldly notable was Matthias Corvinus, the 15th-century King of Hungary and a great patron of the Renaissance, whose name also graces the Corvinus University of Budapest. While the name has no direct Scottish place connections, its variant, Matthew, has long been a staple in Scotland. Matthias offers parents a slightly more formal, biblical alternative that feels both ancient and international, with a strong, grounded sound that fits well in modern Scotland.
Boy 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20258 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #4008 babies
- Total births
- 15since 2007
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y