Mathilda is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #544 in 2007 with 68 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 68 births ranking #544. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 300.0%. In 2007, approximately 1 in every 4,502 girls born was named Mathilda. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.