Total births
1,279
Girls' name · since 1902
Mafalda
1,279 babies named Mafalda in U.S. Social Security records since 1902, with the highest year being 1925. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,279
- total births
- 1902–1937
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
Mafalda sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,279 recorded since 1902.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Mafalda has been recorded 1,279 times among girls since 1902, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1902 to 1937.
- 1,279 total births
- 1902–1937 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 53% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,279 girls have been named Mafalda since 1902, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1937.
- 1,279
- total births
- 1902–1937
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Mafalda was born in this single decade.
1925
Single peak year
85 babies were named Mafalda in 1925 - its busiest year on record.
Mafalda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mafalda's SSA record in two at 1922 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1902, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1925 peak of 85, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mafalda at a glance
Last recorded 1937Peak year
1925
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1902
Mafalda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1902–1937
- Peak year (1925)
- 85
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Mafalda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Mafalda's strongest decade.
674 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Mafalda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 18
1900s
18 births
- 1910s
1910s
444 births
- 1920s
1920s
674 births
- 1930s 143
1930s
143 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 674 births (53% of all-time use).
How Mafalda compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Mafalda's total volume
Mafalda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Mafalda by state
Where Mafalda concentrates geographically, total births since 1902
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 331 | 25.9% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 230 | 18.0% |
| #3 | Massachusetts | | 123 | 9.6% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 105 | 8.2% |
| #5 | Rhode Island | | 36 | 2.8% |
| #6 | Connecticut | | 29 | 2.3% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 7 | 0.5% |
New York share of Mafalda's total US births 25.9%
Even split
331 of 1,279 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mafalda? ▼
Since 1902, Social Security records show 1,279 babies named Mafalda. The most recent recorded year was 1937. Its busiest year on record was 1925, with 85 births.
When was Mafalda most popular? ▼
Mafalda was most popular in the 1920s decade with 674 total births. The single peak year was 1925.
Where is Mafalda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mafalda are New York (331 births), Pennsylvania (230 births), Massachusetts (123 births).
How long has the name Mafalda been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Mafalda since 1902 -- 36 years through the most recent 1937 data.
What names are similar to Mafalda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mafata, Mafer. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Mafalda's data
- Mafalda's decade-level peak was the 1920s (674 total births); usage has since declined to 143 in the 1930s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Mafaldas (331 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1902–1937 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Mafalda: Baby Name Since 1902 - 1,279 Births, Peak 1925." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mafalda. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Mafalda draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.