Matilde
boy nameMatilde entered the US charts in 1923, peaked at #1964 in 1936, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1923–2025
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rank today
#1964
peak (1936)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3049 |
| 1930s | #2522 |
| 1940s | #2881 |
| 1950s | #3440 |
| 1960s | #4159 |
| 1970s | #4364 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Matilde are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Matilde alive today was born around 1936, making them about 89 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Matilde in 2025?
- Matilde is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Matilde most popular?
- Matilde peaked in 1936, reaching #1964 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Matilde with classmates?
- Matilde will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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