Matilda
girl name#364 in 2025Matilda entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #100 in 1880, ranks #364 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#364
rank today
#100
peak (1880)
838
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #110 |
| 1890s | #138 |
| 1900s | #178 |
| 1910s | #235 |
| 1920s | #300 |
| 1930s | #470 |
| 1940s | #690 |
| 1950s | #895 |
| 1960s | #1106 |
| 1970s | #1649 |
| 1980s | #2757 |
| 1990s | #2921 |
| 2000s | #1502 |
| 2010s | #594 |
| 2020s | #429 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Matilda has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 16,000 people named Matilda are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Matilda alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Matilda in 2025?
- Matilda ranks #364 among US girl names in 2025, with 838 babies given the name.
- When was the name Matilda most popular?
- Matilda peaked in 1880, reaching #100 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Matilda with classmates?
- Matilda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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