Matilde Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: mah-TEEL-deh /mɑːˈtiːldə/
Origin: Italian; Spanish; Portuguese; German
Meaning: Mighty in battle; strength
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Matilde has its roots in the Germanic elements "maht" meaning "might" or "strength" and "hild" meaning "battle." This etymology suggests a literal meaning of "mighty in battle." The name evolved through various linguistic stages, first appearing in Old High German as "Mahthildis." From there, it transitioned into Latin as "Matilda," which was subsequently adopted into Old French as "Mathilde." The name entered the English language during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, where it was popularized by the Normans and became associated with several notable historical figures. One significant milestone in the history of the name Matilde is its association with Matilda of Flanders, the wife of William the Conqueror, who reigned in England from 1066.
She played a crucial role in the establishment of Norman rule in England and was a patron of the church. Another prominent bearer of the name was Empress Matilda, the daughter of King Henry I of England, who lived in the 12th century and was a key figure in the civil war known as The Anarchy, which was fought over the English throne.
Culturally, the name Matilde has been linked to themes of strength and resilience, reflecting its etymological roots. It has been borne by various queens and noblewomen throughout history, reinforcing its association with power and leadership.
The name has also inspired various diminutive forms, such as Tilda, which have appeared in literature and folklore. The enduring legacy of Matilde in European history and literature highlights its significance as a name associated with strong female figures.
Famous people named Matilde
In this section, you will find notable people named Matilde. 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 Matilde who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Matilde who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Matilde de Shabran is a composer best known for her works in classical music and opera.
Matilde Serao is a writer best known for her novels and as a pioneer of journalism in Italy.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Matilde was first seen in the United States in 1883.
Matilde has ranked as high as #1555 nationally, which occurred in 1927, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, New Mexico, and Arizona.
In the past 5 years the name Matilde has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Matilde 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 Matilde 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 Matilde.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| 2024 | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| 2023 | 49 | 0 | 49 |
| 2022 | 43 | 0 | 43 |
| 2021 | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| 2020 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 2019 | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| 2018 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| 2017 | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| 2016 | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| 2015 | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| 2014 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 2013 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| 2012 | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| 2011 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| 2010 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| 2009 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| 2008 | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| 2007 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 2006 | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| 2005 | 35 | 0 | 35 |
| 2004 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| 2003 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 2002 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 2001 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 2000 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1999 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1998 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1997 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 1996 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1995 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1994 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1993 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1992 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| 1991 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| 1990 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 1989 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1988 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1987 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1986 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1985 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1984 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| 1983 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 1982 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| 1981 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 1980 | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| 1979 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| 1978 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1977 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| 1976 | 41 | 7 | 34 |
| 1975 | 35 | 7 | 28 |
| 1974 | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| 1973 | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| 1972 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| 1971 | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| 1970 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| 1969 | 32 | 5 | 27 |
| 1968 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 1967 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1966 | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| 1965 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| 1964 | 28 | 5 | 23 |
| 1963 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| 1962 | 18 | 5 | 13 |
| 1961 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1960 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1959 | 24 | 5 | 19 |
| 1958 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1957 | 31 | 7 | 24 |
| 1956 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1955 | 32 | 7 | 25 |
| 1954 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1953 | 19 | 6 | 13 |
| 1952 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 1951 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1950 | 19 | 6 | 13 |
| 1949 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| 1948 | 28 | 5 | 23 |
| 1947 | 23 | 8 | 15 |
| 1946 | 25 | 8 | 17 |
| 1945 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1944 | 29 | 7 | 22 |
| 1943 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1942 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1941 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1940 | 27 | 10 | 17 |
| 1939 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1938 | 30 | 9 | 21 |
| 1937 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1936 | 42 | 13 | 29 |
| 1935 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1934 | 47 | 12 | 35 |
| 1933 | 51 | 8 | 43 |
| 1932 | 49 | 7 | 42 |
| 1931 | 58 | 9 | 49 |
| 1930 | 64 | 10 | 54 |
| 1929 | 59 | 11 | 48 |
| 1928 | 43 | 9 | 34 |
| 1927 | 74 | 9 | 65 |
| 1926 | 39 | 0 | 39 |
| 1925 | 47 | 10 | 37 |
| 1924 | 52 | 6 | 46 |
| 1923 | 41 | 7 | 34 |
| 1922 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| 1921 | 39 | 0 | 39 |
| 1920 | 42 | 0 | 42 |
| 1919 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 1918 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1917 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1916 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| 1915 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| 1914 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1913 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1912 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1911 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1910 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1909 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1908 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1907 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1906 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1905 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1904 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1903 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1902 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1901 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1900 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1899 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1898 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1896 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1894 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1892 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1891 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1890 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1889 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1888 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1886 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1883 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Top States for Matilde (2024)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 | |
| CA | 6 |