girl's name
Matylda
mah-TIL-dah (Polish)
- Origin Polish
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 1,050
Matylda is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Matylda is a name of Polish origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2015, when 50 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 30,997 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2001.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Matylda Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 93 |
| 2010s | 387 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 133 |
How Popular Is Matylda?
In 2025, Matylda was given to 17 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Matylda Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Matylda
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Matylda Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Matylda over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Matylda
- Polish mah-TIL-dah
Sibling Names for Matylda
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Matylda — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Matylda
How popular is the name Matylda?
In 2025, Matylda was given to 17 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Matylda a girl's or a boy's name?
Matylda is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Matylda?
Matylda has 3 syllables.
When was Matylda most popular?
Matylda peaked in 2015, when 50 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Matylda a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Matylda currently ranks #1,775 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.