Total births
947
Girls' name · since 1994
Matilyn
Since 1994, U.S. Social Security records show 947 babies named Matilyn, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9227
- among girls today
- 947
- born since 1994
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 48%
- more common than other girls
Matilyn currently ranks #9227 among girls' names in America, with 947 babies recorded since 1994.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Matilyn has been recorded 947 times among girls since 1994, currently ranked #9227 nationally and more common than 48% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1994 to 2025.
- #9227 among girls today
- 947 born since 1994
- 2000s peak decade
- 48% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Matilyn is currently the #9227 girls' name in America, more common than 48% of girls - 947 born since 1994, peaking in the 2000s.
- #9227
- among girls today
- 947
- born since 1994
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 48%
- more common than other girls
Matilyn vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#9227
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 48% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Matilyn was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
63 babies were named Matilyn in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Matilyn compares
947 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
Matilyn's all-time total is 148% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Matilyn | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 947 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 63 | 48 | 19,840 |
Matilyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Matilyn's full recorded timeline at 2010, 48% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 52% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1994, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2008 peak of 63 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Matilyn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#9,227
Active since
1994
Matilyn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1994–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 63
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Matilyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Matilyn's strongest decade.
413 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Matilyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 84
1990s
84 births
- 2000s
2000s
413 births
- 2010s
2010s
365 births
- 2020s 85
2020s
85 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 413 births (44% of all-time use).
How Matilyn 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 Matilyn's total volume
Matilyn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Matilyn by state
Where Matilyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1994
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 30 | 3.2% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 15 | 1.6% |
| #3 | Missouri | | 11 | 1.2% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Kentucky | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | South Carolina | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Matilyn's total US births 3.2%
Even split
30 of 947 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Matilyn? ▼
Since 1994, Social Security records show 947 babies named Matilyn. Today it holds rank #9227 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2008, with 63 births.
When was Matilyn most popular? ▼
Matilyn was most popular in the 2000s decade with 413 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Matilyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Matilyn are Texas (30 births), Ohio (15 births), Missouri (11 births).
How long has the name Matilyn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Matilyn since 1994 -- 32 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Matilyn? ▼
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 Matilyn's data
- Matilyn's decade-level peak was the 2000s (413 total births); usage has since declined to 85 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Matilyns (30 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 Matilyn
Nearby Names Like Matilyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Matilyn
Mattie Girl
#1052 133,079 births
Matilda Girl
#410 37,270 births
Mathilda Girl
#4560 7,527 births
Matthew Girl
#11175 5,580 births
Matilde Girl
#3969 3,220 births
Compare Matilyn side by side: Matilyn vs Mattie Matilyn vs Matilda Matilyn vs Mathilda
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1994–2025 (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. "Matilyn: #9227 Girls' Name - 947 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/matilyn. 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 Matilyn 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 July 2026.