Matilde
Matilde first appears in US records in 1883. It peaked in 1927, when 65 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 27.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Matilde popular?
Steady Matilde has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1927.
| 2020s | 219 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 303 | |
| 2000s | 277 | |
| 1990s | 203 | |
| 1980s | 209 | |
| 1970s | 295 | |
| 1960s | 227 | |
| 1950s | 189 | |
| 1940s | 191 | |
| 1930s | 331 | |
| 1920s | 417 | |
| 1910s | 177 | |
| 1900s | 102 | |
| 1890s | 52 | |
| 1880s | 28 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Matilde mean?
Matilde is the Italian form of Matilda, “mighty in battle.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Matilde mean?
Matilde means Mighty in battle. Matilde is the Italian form of Matilda, “mighty in battle.”
What is the origin of the name Matilde?
Matilde is of Italian origin.
How do you pronounce Matilde?
Matilde is pronounced “mah-TEEL-deh.”
Is Matilde a boy or a girl name?
Matilde is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Matilde a popular name right now?
Matilde has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1927.
How popular is the name Matilde?
In 2025, Matilde ranked #4948 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Matilde most popular?
Matilde was most popular in 1927, when about 65 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Matilde?
Names similar to Matilde include Vittoria, Giorgia, Fiorella, Ginevra, Azzurra.
What names go well with Matilde?
Italian names that pair well with Matilde include Luca, Gianna, Aria, Aurora, Beatrice.