Declining since 2019.
Popularity of Matylda since 1919
Babies named Matylda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 32 |
| 2010s | 88 |
| 2020s | 26 |
Meaning & origin
Matylda, the Polish and Czech form of Matilda, has a history that traces back to Germanic roots and medieval European royalty. In the United States, the name first appeared on record in 1919, though it has never been among the top 1000 names. Its peak year was 2019, after which it entered a declining trajectory. Because the name is rare, the exact frequency per 1 in N births is not available, but it remains a distinctive choice with strong cultural ties in Central Europe. Matylda is consistently used as a girl's name and has not seen significant revival in recent decades.
Matylda is the Polish and Czech form of the Germanic name Matilda, derived from the elements 'maht' (might, strength) and 'hild' (battle). The name was borne by medieval European royalty, including Matilda of Tuscany and Empress Matilda. It has been used in Slavic-speaking regions since at least the 19th century, with Matylda as the standard spelling in Poland and the Czech Republic.
“Matylda” around the world
Where Matylda lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Maty, Mati, Lyda, Tilda, Maca
Sibling names for Matylda
Names that share Matylda's style, for a brother or sister.
