Matilda
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Mighty in battle, battle-mighty
Origin: Germanic
Popularity: Ranked #365 in 2025 with 838 babies born.
History: From the Germanic 'maht' (might) and 'hild' (battle). Queen Matilda contested the English throne in the 12th century. Roald Dahl's novel 'Matilda' (1988) gave it beloved children's literature associations. It has seen a strong revival.
Famous people named Matilda: Matilda (Roald Dahl character)
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Matilda? About 1 in 3,972 babies born in 2025 were named Matilda, or roughly 2.3 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Matilda
What does the name Matilda mean?
Matilda means “Mighty in battle, battle-mighty” from Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Matilda?
Matilda has Germanic origin. The traditional meaning is “Mighty in battle, battle-mighty”.
How popular is Matilda?
Matilda ranked #364 in 2025 — given to 838 babies that year.
When was Matilda most popular?
Matilda peaked in 2025 with 838 babies registered that year.
Is Matilda a boy or girl name?
Matilda is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Matildas in registered births are female.
Is the name Matilda rising or falling in popularity?
Matilda has risen 113 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #477 in 2020 to #364 in 2025.
How long has Matilda been recorded?
Matilda appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.