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Matilda
GirlMeaning of Matilda: German: 'battle-mighty'
Matilda is a girl's name most strongly associated with German naming. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, and it is one of today's most-chosen names — 368th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 31st in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#368
838 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#31
1,220 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
37,280
First recorded 1880 · peak 2025
Trend
stable
Style: popular
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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