Mathilde Girl

Popularity: #927 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ma-TEELD /mɑːˈtiːld/

Origin: German; French

Meaning: German: mighty in battle; French: strength

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Mathilde has its roots in the Germanic elements "maht" meaning "might" or "strength" and "hild" meaning "battle." This etymological foundation is reflected in various forms across different languages, with the name appearing as Mahthildis in Old High German. It subsequently evolved into forms such as Matilda in Old French and Latin, which were influenced by the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century.

The name was introduced into English as Matilda, which became widely used following the establishment of the Norman dynasty. Historically, the name Mathilde is associated with several notable figures.

One of the earliest was Saint Mathilde, the wife of King Henry I of Germany, who lived in the 10th century and was canonized for her piety and charitable works. The name gained further prominence through the legendary figure of Matilda of Tuscany, a powerful noblewoman in the 11th century known for her military leadership and support of the papacy during the Investiture Controversy.

Additionally, the name is famously borne by Matilda, the daughter of King Henry I of England, who was a significant figure in the succession crisis following her father's death in the early 12th century. Culturally, the name Mathilde has resonated through literature and folklore, often symbolizing strength and resilience.

It has been immortalized in various works, including the medieval epic "The Song of Roland," where characters with similar names embody valor and nobility. The name has also inspired diminutive forms such as Tilda, which, while less formal, carries the same connotations of strength and battle.

Overall, Mathilde's historical significance and cultural associations have contributed to its enduring legacy in European history.

Famous people named Mathilde

In this section, you will find notable people named Mathilde. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Mathilde who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Mathilde who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Mathilde de Belgique is a royal best known for being the Queen of the Belgians.

Mathilde Joly is a singer best known for her participation in various music competitions.

Mathilde Seigner is an actress best known for her roles in The Closet, The Spanish Apartment, and The Girl on the Train.

Fictional characters named Mathilde

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Mathilde Loisel is a fictional character from the short story "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant. She is a middle-class woman who dreams of a life of luxury and faces dire consequences due to her desire for wealth and status.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Mathilde, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MargotEmilieJulietteClaraSophieLouise

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Mathilde. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

MatildaMarthaMireilleMabelMireyaMinaMiraMirella

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mathilde was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Mathilde has ranked as high as #2472 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Louisiana, New York, California, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

In the past 5 years the name Mathilde has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Mathilde is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Mathilde was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Mathilde.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 21 21
2024 14 14
2023 28 28
2022 20 20
2021 23 23
2020 18 18
2019 20 20
2018 28 28
2017 29 29
2016 24 24
2015 27 27
2014 19 19
2013 19 19
2012 23 23
2011 31 31
2010 17 17
2009 20 20
2008 19 19
2007 24 24
2006 18 18
2005 23 23
2004 13 13
2003 12 12
2002 17 17
2001 16 16
2000 18 18
1999 13 13
1998 13 13
1997 16 16
1996 6 6
1995 10 10
1994 12 12
1993 6 6
1992 8 8
1991 5 5
1990 7 7
1989 7 7
1986 6 6
1985 5 5
1975 5 5
1971 6 6
1968 5 5
1952 7 7
1951 6 6
1946 5 5
1942 6 6
1937 5 5
1935 5 5
1934 8 8
1932 7 7
1931 11 11
1930 13 13
1929 10 10
1928 9 9
1927 12 12
1926 13 13
1925 16 16
1924 26 26
1923 31 31
1922 24 24
1921 20 20
1920 21 21
1919 22 22
1918 32 32
1917 18 18
1916 26 26
1915 23 23
1914 25 25
1913 21 21
1912 26 26
1911 27 27
1910 24 24
1909 17 17
1908 18 18
1907 16 16
1906 26 26
1905 12 12
1904 18 18
1903 15 15
1902 20 20
1901 21 21
1900 24 24
1899 12 12
1898 29 29
1897 22 22
1896 22 22
1895 30 30
1894 32 32
1893 28 28
1892 27 27
1891 26 26
1890 25 25
1889 25 25
1888 26 26
1887 27 27
1886 21 21
1885 18 18
1884 18 18
1883 12 12
1882 14 14
1881 11 11
1880 11 11

Top States for Mathilde (2023)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 5
50%
NY 5
50%