How Many People Are Named Matilda?
people in the United States are named Matilda
1 in 9,193 people has this name
Popularity Rank
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
769 births
Trend
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Meaning:
From the Germanic name Mahthildis meaning "strength in battle", from the elements maht "might, strength" and hild "battle". Saint Matilda was the wife of the 10th-century German king Henry I the Fowler. The name was common in many branches of European royalty in the Middle Ages. It was brought to England by the Normans, being borne by the wife of William the Conqueror himself. Another notable royal by this name was a 12th-century daughter of Henry I of England, known as the Empress Matilda because of her first marriage to the Holy Roman Emperor Henry V. She later invaded England, laying the foundations for the reign of her son Henry II.... [more]
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 75.9 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
💡 Fun Facts About "Matilda"
- 769 babies were named Matilda in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2024
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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