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Mathilda

Mathilda is a girl name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Mathilda?

Recorded births named Mathilda by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	7,527 births
England & Wales since 1996	1,112 births
Ireland since 1964	5 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Mathilda's popularity over time

Babies named Mathilda per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1918 (180/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2007 (68/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2011 (5/yr).

When was Mathilda popular?

Mathilda reached its peak in 1918, when it was the #951 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1910s name.

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