Matilda

Rank 414th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Matilda was 414th most popular baby name for girls and 842nd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 756 babies were named Matilda in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 4,444 babies in the United States were named Matilda. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.7% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Matilda is around 14 to 25 years old.

The name "Matilda" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Matilda include Matty, Tilda and Mattie.

Matilda Meaning & Origin

The name Matilda is of German origin and it means "mighty in battle," suggesting strength, courage, and determination.

The name Matilda is described as brave, clever and nurturing.

Pronunciation

Matilda is pronounced muh-til-duh in English. The name Matilda has 7 letters and 3 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Matilda

  • The name Matilda has been borne by several queens throughout history, including notable figures in Portugal, Italy, and England.

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Geography

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Similar Sounding Names

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