Mathilda is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #3832 in 2012 with 41 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2015 with 52 births ranking #3198. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 272.7%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 42,945 girls born was named Mathilda. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.