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Matilda is a feminine name used in English and Swedish. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the Germanic name Mahthilt meaning ‘strength in battle’, from the elements maht ‘might, strength’ and hilt ‘battle’. Saint Matilda was the wife of the 10th-century German king Henry I the Fowler." It ranked #365 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the Germanic name Mahthilt meaning ‘strength in battle’, from the elements maht ‘might, strength’ and hilt ‘battle’. Saint Matilda was the wife of the 10th-century German king Henry I the Fowler. The entry lists its usage as English, Swedish, Finnish, Slovak and others.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Matilda ranked #365 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #365 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Matilda mean?
Matilda means "strength in battle", according to Behind the Name.
Is Matilda a popular name?
Matilda ranked #365 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Matilda a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Matilda appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Matilda — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
