Find out how popular the first name Mathis has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Mathis by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Mathis is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 39 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Mathis.

The history of the first name Mathis

The name Mathis is of Germanic origin, derived from the name Matthias, which is a variant of the biblical name Matthew. The name Matthew ultimately comes from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning "gift of Yahweh" or "gift of God."

The name Mathis first appeared in the Middle Ages and was widespread in German-speaking regions of Europe. It is believed to have been popularized by the apostle Matthew, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ, whose name was recorded in the New Testament of the Bible.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Mathis was Mathis Grünewald, a German Renaissance painter born around 1470-1480 in the town of Würzburg, Bavaria. His most famous work is the Isenheim Altarpiece, a complex and highly symbolic altarpiece commissioned for a monastery in Isenheim, Alsace.

Another notable Mathis was Mathis der Maler (Mathis the Painter), a German Renaissance artist born around 1490 in Bingen, Rhineland-Palatinate. He was a prominent painter of portraits and religious works in the style of the Renaissance.

In the 17th century, Mathis Lussy was a Swiss mathematician and astronomer born in 1610 in Geneva. He made important contributions to the study of comets and published several works on astronomy and mathematics.

During the 19th century, Mathis Schiessl was a German sculptor born in 1828 in Munich, Bavaria. He was known for his monumental sculptures and worked on several prestigious projects, including the Siegestor (Victory Gate) in Munich.

In more recent history, Mathis Monnier was a French writer and poet born in 1936 in Normandy. He was part of the literary movement known as the "Nouveau Roman" (New Novel) and published several novels and collections of poetry during his lifetime.

While the name Mathis has its roots in the Germanic and biblical traditions, it has been adopted and used in various cultures around the world, reflecting the widespread influence of these historical figures and literary works.

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The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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