Mathilda is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #821 in 2010 with 44 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 68 births ranking #544. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 158.8%. In 2010, approximately 1 in every 7,296 girls born was named Mathilda. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.