Matilda is a highly popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #29 in 2022 with 1,363 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 1,915 births ranking #25. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 581.5%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 193 girls born was named Matilda. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.