Mathilda
Peaked at #168 nationally in 1883, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
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Mathilda — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#168
in 1883
Current rank
#4609
in 2024
Years tracked
134
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Mathilda reached its peak popularity for girls in 1883, ranking #168 nationally with 100 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #4159 (2014) to #4609 (2024) — a 10% drop.
As of 2024, Mathilda ranks #4609 nationally for girls, with 30 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #4,609 | 30 |
| 2023 | #5,079 | 26 |
| 2022 | #4,082 | 36 |
| 2021 | #3,422 | 46 |
| 2020 | #4,329 | 32 |
| 2019 | #3,886 | 38 |
| 2018 | #3,717 | 41 |
| 2017 | #4,344 | 33 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Mathilda most popular?
Mathilda was most popular in 1883, when it ranked #168 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Mathilda becoming more or less popular?
Currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Mathilda?
At least 7,495 babies have been recorded with the name Mathilda in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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