Mathilda is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #3973 in 2016 with 38 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2015 with 52 births ranking #3198. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 245.5%. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 46,618 girls born was named Mathilda. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.