Matilyn
Every Matilyn since 1994 — 947 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Matilyn
Matilyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,261 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 947 American babies have been named Matilyn. Its peak came in 2008, when 63 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Matilyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Matilyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #9,261 |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,348 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,830 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,354 |
| 2021 | 25 | #5,189 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,821 |
| 2019 | 35 | #4,123 |
| 2018 | 25 | #5,272 |
| 2017 | 24 | #5,473 |
| 2016 | 30 | #4,697 |
| 2015 | 39 | #3,898 |
| 2014 | 38 | #3,974 |
| 2013 | 27 | #5,099 |
| 2012 | 42 | #3,766 |
| 2011 | 59 | #2,934 |
| 2010 | 46 | #3,499 |
| 2009 | 49 | #3,391 |
| 2008 | 63 | #2,846 |
| 2007 | 40 | #3,957 |
| 2006 | 41 | #3,771 |
| 2005 | 40 | #3,702 |
| 2004 | 52 | #3,029 |
| 2003 | 34 | #4,001 |
| 2002 | 38 | #3,564 |
| 2001 | 23 | #5,116 |
| 2000 | 33 | #3,850 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,765 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Matilyn in 2025?
Matilyn ranked #9,261 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Matilyn?
947 babies have been named Matilyn in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Matilyn most popular?
Matilyn peaked in 2008, when 63 newborns received the name.
Is Matilyn a boy or girl name?
Matilyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Matilyn rising or falling?
Matilyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.