Mathis is of German origin, derived from the Germanic element 'math' meaning 'mighty'. It was originally a short form of names like Matthias and Mathieu. The name gained prominence in France during the Middle Ages, where it became quite common. Today, Mathis remains popular as a given name, particularly in French-speaking countries.
The name Mathis has seen a significant increase in popularity over the past century and a half, with a total of 1904 births recorded since 1885. While there were periods of fluctuating numbers, particularly between 1885 and 1949 where numbers ranged from 5 to 16 births per year, the trend has been steadily upward since then. The highest number of births in any single year was seen in 2016 with 141 Mathis babies born, marking a significant peak in popularity for this name.