Matilde
Every Matilde since 1883 — 3,438 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Matilde
Matilde is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,948 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1883, 3,438 American babies have been named Matilde — about 94% girls and 6% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1927, when 74 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Matilde stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Matilde 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 | 27 | #4,948 | — | — |
| 2024 | 37 | #4,014 | — | — |
| 2023 | 49 | #3,312 | — | — |
| 2022 | 43 | #3,636 | — | — |
| 2021 | 37 | #3,985 | — | — |
| 2020 | 26 | #4,962 | — | — |
| 2019 | 32 | #4,411 | — | — |
| 2018 | 33 | #4,305 | — | — |
| 2017 | 40 | #3,818 | — | — |
| 2016 | 29 | #4,802 | — | — |
| 2015 | 29 | #4,818 | — | — |
| 2014 | 21 | #6,137 | — | — |
| 2013 | 33 | #4,391 | — | — |
| 2012 | 29 | #4,925 | — | — |
| 2011 | 27 | #5,155 | — | — |
| 2010 | 30 | #4,819 | — | — |
| 2009 | 31 | #4,768 | — | — |
| 2008 | 37 | #4,244 | — | — |
| 2007 | 26 | #5,474 | — | — |
| 2006 | 36 | #4,125 | — | — |
| 2005 | 35 | #4,089 | — | — |
| 2004 | 30 | #4,571 | — | — |
| 2003 | 23 | #5,350 | — | — |
| 2002 | 19 | #6,046 | — | — |
| 2001 | 20 | #5,741 | — | — |
| 2000 | 20 | #5,619 | — | — |
| 1995 | 15 | #6,156 | — | — |
| 1990 | 25 | #4,076 | — | — |
| 1985 | 16 | #4,778 | — | — |
| 1980 | 29 | #3,045 | — | — |
| 1975 | 28 | #2,719 | 7 | #4,622 |
| 1970 | 31 | #2,428 | — | — |
| 1965 | 33 | #2,051 | — | — |
| 1960 | 16 | #3,168 | — | — |
| 1955 | 25 | #2,203 | 7 | #3,393 |
| 1950 | 13 | #2,995 | 6 | #3,562 |
| 1945 | 16 | #2,209 | — | — |
| 1940 | 17 | #2,014 | 10 | #2,432 |
| 1935 | 20 | #1,757 | — | — |
| 1930 | 54 | #1,009 | 10 | #2,724 |
| 1925 | 37 | #1,313 | 10 | #2,867 |
| 1920 | 42 | #1,182 | — | — |
| 1915 | 27 | #1,388 | — | — |
| 1910 | 14 | #1,251 | — | — |
| 1905 | 9 | #1,386 | — | — |
| 1900 | 6 | #1,862 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | 7 | #1,163 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Matilde
- Matilde Camus Writer · 1919–2012
- Matilde Serao Writer · 1856–1927
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Matilde in 2025?
Matilde ranked #4,948 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Matilde?
3,438 babies have been named Matilde in the United States since 1883, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Matilde most popular?
Matilde peaked in 1927, when 74 newborns received the name.
Is Matilde a boy or girl name?
Matilde is used for both: about 94% of babies named Matilde have been girls and 6% boys.
Is the name Matilde rising or falling?
Matilde is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Matilde?
Well-known people named Matilde include Matilde Camus (writer), Matilde Serao (writer).