Matilda Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Matilda is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Matilda?
Matilda is spelled M-A-T-I-L-D-A. The name has 7 letters.
Matilda at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Matilda means “mighty in battle” or “strength in battle” and derives from Germanic roots.
- Origin
- Matilda is associated with Germanic origins, derived from elements meaning “strength” and “battle.”
- Pronunciation
- ma-TIL-duh · 3 syllables
Matilda Popularity in 2025
Rank#364
Recorded Births838
- Girls usage rose 46 places to #364 and recorded 65 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Matilda Mean?
Matilda means “mighty in battle” or “strength in battle” and derives from Germanic roots.
Origin: Matilda is associated with Germanic origins, derived from elements meaning “strength” and “battle.”
How Do You Pronounce Matilda?
Pronunciationma-TIL-duh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Matilda?
- History
- The name Matilda has been documented in historical contexts within Germanic-speaking regions and has been borne by several medieval European figures.
Matilda Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 838 | #364 |
| 2024 | Girls | 773 | #410 |
| 2023 | Girls | 708 | #438 |
| 2022 | Girls | 758 | #417 |
| 2021 | Girls | 673 | #465 |
| 2020 | Girls | 640 | #478 |
| 2019 | Girls | 696 | #448 |
| 2018 | Girls | 643 | #489 |
| 2017 | Girls | 599 | #521 |
| 2016 | Girls | 631 | #496 |
| 2015 | Girls | 583 | #534 |
| 2014 | Girls | 523 | #581 |
| 2013 | Girls | 437 | #647 |
| 2012 | Girls | 433 | #657 |
| 2011 | Girls | 353 | #770 |
| 2010 | Girls | 343 | #797 |
| 2009 | Girls | 375 | #760 |
| 2008 | Girls | 344 | #825 |
| 2007 | Girls | 201 | #1,233 |
| 2006 | Girls | 180 | #1,299 |
| 2005 | Girls | 124 | #1,624 |
| 2004 | Girls | 94 | #1,972 |
| 2003 | Girls | 105 | #1,786 |
| 2002 | Girls | 111 | #1,654 |
When Was Matilda Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
838 recorded births
National rank #364
2024 · Girls
773 recorded births
National rank #410
2022 · Girls
758 recorded births
National rank #417
2023 · Girls
708 recorded births
National rank #438
Where Matilda Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DC | #150 | 5 |
| OR | #181 | 20 |
| WA | #196 | 37 |
| NH | #205 | 6 |
| MA | #207 | 27 |
| MT | #208 | 5 |
| IN | #226 | 31 |
| SD | #233 | 5 |