Mathilda

Girl name

Mathilda has been given to 7,527 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1918.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

Hover or tap the chart to read any year.

Total babies

7,527

Peak year

1918 (180 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1880

10-year trend

▼ -38%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Mathilda — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Matildagirl

37,280 babies since 1880

Mathildegirl

1,793 babies since 1880

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Mathilda.

Leonoragirl

7,504 babies since 1880

Veldagirl

7,559 babies since 1895

Lennieunisex

7,725 babies since 1880

Hettiegirl

7,294 babies since 1880

Dorcasgirl

7,268 babies since 1880

Adellgirl

7,263 babies since 1881

Antonettegirl

7,803 babies since 1883

Luegirl

7,169 babies since 1880

FAQ

How popular is the name Mathilda?

Mathilda has been given to 7,527 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Mathilda peak?

Mathilda peaked in 1918, when 180 babies were given the name.

Is Mathilda a girl or boy name?

Mathilda is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Mathilda are girls).

Get new name insights first

Occasional updates when we add new data & tools. No spam, unsubscribe anytime by replying to any email or writing to hello@zalize.com.

By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We store only your email address and the date you signed up.