Total births
3,220
Unisex name · since 1883
Matilde
Since 1883, U.S. Social Security records show 3,220 babies named Matilde, peaking in 1927. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3969
- among girls today
- 3,220
- born since 1883
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other girls
Matilde currently ranks #3969 among unisex names in America, with 3,220 babies recorded since 1883.
Social Security Administration records show Matilde recorded 3,220 times among girls since 1883, holding rank #3969 nationally today, ahead of 78% of girls, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1883 to 2025.
- #3969 among girls today
- 3,220 born since 1883
- 1920s peak decade
- 78% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Matilde is currently the #3969 unisex name in America, more common than 78% of girls - 3,220 born since 1883, peaking in the 1920s.
- #3969
- among girls today
- 3,220
- born since 1883
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other girls
Matilde vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3969
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 78% of names given to girls today.
1920s
Peak decade
13% of everyone ever named Matilde was born in this single decade.
1927
Single peak year
65 babies were named Matilde in 1927 - its busiest year on record.
How Matilde compares
3,220 Top 17% higher than 83% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Matilde's all-time total is 8x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Matilde | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,220 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 65 | 48 | 19,840 |
Matilde's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Matilde's SSA record in two at 1957 and the more recent half accounts for 56% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 44%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1889, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1927 peak of 65, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Matilde at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1927
Current rank
#3,969
Active since
1883
Matilde popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1883–2025
- Peak year (1927)
- 65
- Annual births at peak, across 143 years of records
Matilde popularity over time - boys
218 total births recorded since 1923 (Matilde as boys' name)
Matilde by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Matilde's strongest decade.
417 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 13% of all-time use.
Matilde births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 28
1880s
28 births
- 1890s 52
1890s
52 births
- 1900s 102
1900s
102 births
- 1910s
1910s
177 births
- 1920s
1920s
417 births
- 1930s
1930s
331 births
- 1940s
1940s
191 births
- 1950s
1950s
189 births
- 1960s
1960s
227 births
- 1970s
1970s
295 births
- 1980s
1980s
209 births
- 1990s
1990s
203 births
- 2000s
2000s
277 births
- 2010s
2010s
303 births
- 2020s
2020s
219 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 417 births (13% of all-time use).
How Matilde 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 Matilde's total volume
Matilde vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Matilde by state
Where Matilde concentrates geographically, total births since 1883
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 1,093 | 33.9% |
| #2 | California | | 416 | 12.9% |
| #3 | New York | | 119 | 3.7% |
| #4 | New Mexico | | 50 | 1.6% |
| #5 | Florida | | 12 | 0.4% |
| #6 | Arizona | | 10 | 0.3% |
| #7 | Colorado | | 5 | 0.2% |
Texas share of Matilde's total US births 33.9%
Even split
1,093 of 3,220 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Matilde? ▼
3,220 babies have been named Matilde since 1883. It currently ranks #3969 among girls. The peak year was 1927 with 65 births.
When was Matilde most popular? ▼
Matilde was most popular in the 1920s decade with 417 total births. The single peak year was 1927.
Where is Matilde most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Matilde are Texas (1,093 births), California (416 births), New York (119 births).
Is Matilde a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Matilde is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 3,220 births, and as a boy's name it has 218 births.
How long has the name Matilde been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Matilde since 1883 -- 143 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Matilde? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mattie, Matilda, Mathilda, Matthew, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Matilde's data
- Matilde's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (417 total births) through the 2020s (219) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Matildes (1,093 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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.
Keep exploring Matilde
Nearby Names Like Matilde
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Matilde
Mattie Girl
#1052 133,079 births
Matilda Girl
#410 37,270 births
Mathilda Girl
#4560 7,527 births
Matthew Girl
#11175 5,580 births
Mattison Girl
#6502 2,339 births
Compare Matilde side by side: Matilde vs Mattie Matilde vs Matilda Matilde vs Mathilda
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Matilde
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Janey #3970
5,044 births · Peak 1947
Wilma #3967
140,101 births · Peak 1925
Georgette #3971
13,462 births · Peak 1948
Corrie #3966
8,567 births · Peak 1977
Esma #3972
915 births · Peak 2019
Nevada #3965
3,190 births · Peak 2003
Lilyan #3973
4,339 births · Peak 2007
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, 1883–2025 (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. "Matilde: #3969 Unisex Name - 3,220 Births, Peak 1927." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/matilde. 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 Matilde 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.