Mathilda is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #714 in 2011 with 54 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 68 births ranking #544. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 217.6%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 5,950 girls born was named Mathilda. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.