Matilda
Peaked at #101 nationally in 1880, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Matilda has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Matilda — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#101
in 1880
Current rank
#410
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Matilda was already at its most popular for girls in 1880 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #101), with 210 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #582 (2014) to #410 (2024) — a 30% improvement.
As of 2024, Matilda ranks #410 nationally for girls, with 769 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #410 | 769 |
| 2023 | #438 | 708 |
| 2022 | #417 | 758 |
| 2021 | #465 | 673 |
| 2020 | #478 | 639 |
| 2019 | #448 | 696 |
| 2018 | #489 | 643 |
| 2017 | #522 | 599 |
Matilda — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1036
in 1885
Last ranked
#4725
in 1922
Years tracked
2
1885–1922
Trend
Falling
Matilda was already at its most popular for boys in 1885 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #1036), with 5 babies given the name that year.
Matilda hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1922, when it stood at #4725.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1922 | #4,725 | 5 |
| 1885 | #1,036 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Matilda most popular?
Matilda was most popular in 1880, when it ranked #101 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Matilda becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Matilda?
At least 36,438 babies have been recorded with the name Matilda in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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