Mathilda is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #657 in 2005 with 47 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 68 births ranking #544. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 176.5%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 6,133 girls born was named Mathilda. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.