Girl name
Matilda
As of 2025, Matilda ranks #364 among American girls' names, according to Social Security records. 838 girls received the name that year. It has climbed from #478 to #364 over the past five years. SSA records for Matilda go back to 1880; the peak came in 1880 at #100, with 210 babies named that year. Geographically, it's strongest in District of Columbia, where it ranks #150 among girl names.
Rankings
2025 rank
#364
among girl names
Trend
Rising
last 5 years
All-time peak
#100
in 1880 (1880s)
Babies in 2025
838
girls named Matilda
Matilda popularity, 1880–2025
Where Matilda is most popular
Share of girls born in 2025:lowhighno data (< 5 births)
Strongest states: District of Columbia (#150), Montana (#208), South Dakota (#233)
Uniqueness score
36/ 100Very common
everywhereone of a kind
A familiar pick that most people will recognize instantly. Based on how many babies per birth were named Matilda in the most recent year of SSA data.