Mathius is a name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Matheus, which is itself derived from the Greek name Μαθαῖος (Matthaios). The name Matthaios means "gift of God" or "gifted by God." It is believed to have been popularized during the early Christian era due to its biblical associations. In the New Testament, Saint Matthew was one of the twelve apostles and the author of the first Gospel. Over time, Mathius has evolved as a variant spelling of Matthias, which has become more widely recognized. Despite this, Mathius remains a unique and distinctive name choice for those wishing to honor its historic roots or its meaningful signification.
The statistics provided show the annual number of births with the name Mathius in the United States from 2003 to 2023. Over this period, there were a total of 200 recorded births with the name Mathius.
From 2003 to 2007, there was a steady increase in the number of births with the name Mathius each year, from just 5 births in 2003 up to 16 births in 2007. However, this trend did not continue after 2007, with the number of annual births fluctuating between 6 and 17 births per year until 2018.
In recent years, there has been a slight increase in the popularity of the name Mathius, with 9 births recorded in 2018 and 14 births in 2019. However, this trend did not continue into the most recent years for which data is available (2021 and 2022), with only 7 births recorded each year.
Overall, while there has been some variation in the popularity of the name Mathius over time, it remains relatively uncommon compared to other names.