Mathilda is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #573 in 2008 with 66 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 68 births ranking #544. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 288.2%. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 4,784 girls born was named Mathilda. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.