Mathilda
A female given name from the Germanic languages, a less common spelling of Matilda.
Every Mathilda since 1880 — 7,527 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mathilda
Mathilda is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,423 in 2025 with 32 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 7,527 American babies have been named Mathilda. Its peak came in 1918, when 180 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mathilda stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mathilda year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | #4,423 |
| 2024 | 30 | #4,629 |
| 2023 | 26 | #5,081 |
| 2022 | 36 | #4,085 |
| 2021 | 46 | #3,422 |
| 2020 | 32 | #4,329 |
| 2019 | 38 | #3,889 |
| 2018 | 41 | #3,717 |
| 2017 | 33 | #4,345 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3,976 |
| 2015 | 52 | #3,200 |
| 2014 | 36 | #4,159 |
| 2013 | 33 | #4,390 |
| 2012 | 41 | #3,834 |
| 2011 | 34 | #4,324 |
| 2010 | 34 | #4,368 |
| 2009 | 40 | #3,927 |
| 2008 | 21 | #6,490 |
| 2007 | 19 | #7,001 |
| 2006 | 20 | #6,519 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,242 |
| 2004 | 20 | #6,131 |
| 2003 | 24 | #5,190 |
| 2002 | 21 | #5,605 |
| 2001 | 20 | #5,740 |
| 2000 | 17 | #6,386 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,359 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,785 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 5 | #10,004 |
| 1970 | 11 | #4,959 |
| 1965 | 12 | #3,874 |
| 1960 | 10 | #4,361 |
| 1955 | 14 | #3,181 |
| 1950 | 12 | #3,164 |
| 1945 | 19 | #1,969 |
| 1940 | 25 | #1,573 |
| 1935 | 44 | #1,048 |
| 1930 | 47 | #1,080 |
| 1925 | 100 | #739 |
| 1920 | 146 | #595 |
| 1915 | 146 | #520 |
| 1910 | 95 | #405 |
| 1905 | 84 | #372 |
| 1900 | 113 | #314 |
| 1895 | 127 | #246 |
| 1890 | 138 | #201 |
| 1885 | 102 | #186 |
| 1880 | 72 | #177 |
Famous people named Mathilda
- Mathilda May Actor · b. 1965
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mathilda mean?
A female given name from the Germanic languages, a less common spelling of Matilda.
How popular is the name Mathilda in 2025?
Mathilda ranked #4,423 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 32 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mathilda?
7,527 babies have been named Mathilda in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mathilda most popular?
Mathilda peaked in 1918, when 180 newborns received the name.
Is Mathilda a boy or girl name?
Mathilda is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mathilda rising or falling?
Mathilda is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mathilda?
Well-known people named Mathilda include Mathilda May (actor).