Matilda
Every Matilda since 1880 — 37,280 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Matilda
Matilda is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #365 in 2025 with 838 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 37,280 American babies have been named Matilda. Its peak came in 2025, when 838 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Matilda stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Matilda year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 838 | #365 | — | — |
| 2024 | 773 | #411 | — | — |
| 2023 | 708 | #439 | — | — |
| 2022 | 758 | #417 | — | — |
| 2021 | 673 | #466 | — | — |
| 2020 | 640 | #478 | — | — |
| 2019 | 696 | #448 | — | — |
| 2018 | 643 | #489 | — | — |
| 2017 | 599 | #522 | — | — |
| 2016 | 631 | #496 | — | — |
| 2015 | 583 | #537 | — | — |
| 2014 | 523 | #582 | — | — |
| 2013 | 437 | #648 | — | — |
| 2012 | 433 | #657 | — | — |
| 2011 | 353 | #771 | — | — |
| 2010 | 343 | #799 | — | — |
| 2009 | 375 | #762 | — | — |
| 2008 | 344 | #827 | — | — |
| 2007 | 201 | #1,235 | — | — |
| 2006 | 180 | #1,303 | — | — |
| 2005 | 124 | #1,627 | — | — |
| 2004 | 94 | #1,983 | — | — |
| 2003 | 105 | #1,799 | — | — |
| 2002 | 111 | #1,665 | — | — |
| 2001 | 100 | #1,789 | — | — |
| 2000 | 78 | #2,097 | — | — |
| 1995 | 43 | #2,826 | — | — |
| 1990 | 28 | #3,780 | — | — |
| 1985 | 34 | #2,779 | — | — |
| 1980 | 38 | #2,518 | — | — |
| 1975 | 66 | #1,538 | — | — |
| 1970 | 80 | #1,325 | — | — |
| 1965 | 94 | #1,084 | — | — |
| 1960 | 119 | #983 | — | — |
| 1955 | 121 | #888 | — | — |
| 1950 | 140 | #724 | — | — |
| 1945 | 85 | #821 | — | — |
| 1940 | 155 | #555 | — | — |
| 1935 | 194 | #458 | — | — |
| 1930 | 304 | #390 | — | — |
| 1925 | 474 | #304 | — | — |
| 1920 | 635 | #261 | — | — |
| 1915 | 682 | #232 | — | — |
| 1910 | 281 | #227 | — | — |
| 1905 | 268 | #187 | — | — |
| 1900 | 348 | #161 | — | — |
| 1895 | 339 | #135 | — | — |
| 1890 | 293 | #133 | — | — |
| 1885 | 260 | #107 | 5 | #1,036 |
| 1880 | 210 | #101 | — | — |
Famous people named Matilda
- Matilda of Tuscany Military personnel · 1046–1115
- Matilda of Ringelheim Companion · 894–968
- Matilda of Flanders Companion · 1031–1083
- Matilda of Savoy, Queen of Portugal Politician · 1125–1157
- Matilda of Boulogne Politician · 1103–1152
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Matilda in 2025?
Matilda ranked #365 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 838 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Matilda?
37,280 babies have been named Matilda in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Matilda most popular?
Matilda peaked in 2025, when 838 newborns received the name.
Is Matilda a boy or girl name?
Matilda is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Matilda rising or falling?
Matilda is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Matilda?
Well-known people named Matilda include Matilda of Tuscany (military personnel), Matilda of Ringelheim (companion), Matilda of Flanders (companion).