How Many People Are Named Mafalda?

Complete statistics for the name Mafalda: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Mafalda
Very Rare
Portuguese

Mafalda, a very rare female name, only 42 people in the US today carry it, making up just 1 in 7,936,000 Americans. Almost all of those named Mafalda are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity back in 1925.

~42
Living in US
1 in 7,936,000
Americans
1925
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Portuguese noblewoman
🌐
Origin
Portuguese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Dignified Resolute Traditional
2
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 2 signifies balance, cooperation, and adaptability.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

67,207
Worldwide Bearers
#14,376
Global Rank
🇵🇹 Portugal
22,829
🇮🇹 Italy
11,925
🇧🇷 Brazil
8,228
🇲🇿 Mozambique
6,720
🇦🇴 Angola
5,938
🇦🇷 Argentina
5,164
🇨🇱 Chile
1,255
🇺🇸 United States
1,250
🇵🇪 Peru
859
🇺🇬 Uganda
344

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
42 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 104
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
1,279
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 1,279 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1925

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
73
Modern Appeal
27
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Mafalda Through the Generations

Mafalda has been a name steeped in history, with its origins tracing back to a time when names held deep cultural significance. Over the decades, it has seen a steady presence but never reached widespread popularity, maintaining a niche status among families. Today, the name is predominantly carried by individuals over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older demographics. This trend suggests that Mafalda remains a cherished family legacy, passed down through generations, though it's unlikely to see a resurgence in modern naming trends.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 331
Pennsylvania 230
Massachusetts 123
New Jersey 105
Rhode Island 36
Connecticut 29
Illinois 7

✨ Similar Names to Mafalda

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mafalda's Portuguese roots

📄 About the Name Mafalda

How Many People Have the Name Mafalda?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 42 people in the United States currently share the name Mafalda. That works out to roughly 1 in every 7,936,000 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Mafalda a Common or Rare Name?

Mafalda is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Mafalda Mean?

Mafalda means "Portuguese noblewoman" and comes from Portuguese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Mafalda in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Mafalda Most Popular?

The name Mafalda reached peak popularity in 1925, with 85 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Mafalda?

Approximately 42 people named Mafalda live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,279. That works out to roughly 1 in 7,936,000 Americans.

Is Mafalda a rare name?

Mafalda is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 7,936,000 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mafalda mean?

Mafalda means "Portuguese noblewoman" and comes from Portuguese origins.

Is Mafalda more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Mafalda are male and 100% are female.

When was Mafalda most popular?

Mafalda peaked in 1925 with 85 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US42
All-Time Births1,279
1 in X1 in 7,936,000
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age104
Peak Year1925
World Rank#14,376
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.