How Many People Are Named Mathilde?

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

Mathilde
Very Rare
German

Mathilde means 'ruler of the world', a rare name for girls, with only 671 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 491,699 Americans. The majority of those named Mathilde are over 60, reflecting its classic, old-school charm.

~671
Living in US
1 in 491,699
Americans
1894
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Ruler of the world
🌐
Origin
German
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Regal Dignified Mature
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism, compassion, and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

169,538
Worldwide Bearers
#6,198
Global Rank
🇩🇪 Germany
40,640
🇫🇷 France
36,194
🇨🇩 DR Congo
28,548
🇦🇹 Austria
8,906
🇧🇷 Brazil
6,537
🇧🇮 Burundi
6,517
🇷🇼 Rwanda
5,076
🇧🇪 Belgium
4,470
🇳🇱 Netherlands
3,880
🇨🇲 Cameroon
3,477

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
671 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 82
562
Would be under 30 (32%)
88
Would be 30–60 (5%)
1,111
Would be over 60 (63%)

All 1,761 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: 1894

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
100
Modern Appeal
20
International
100

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

📜 Mathilde Through the Generations

Mathilde, a name steeped in history, has seen its peak in 1894 when 32 babies were given this moniker. Today, it's considered very rare, with only 671 individuals carrying the name across the United States. Interestingly, the age distribution reveals a significant skew towards the older generation, with 63% of Mathildes being over 60 years old. This trend suggests that while the name is slowly rising in popularity, it remains a cherished choice among older generations, maintaining its classic appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Louisiana 101
New York 72
California 28
Pennsylvania 10
Texas 10
Massachusetts 5

✨ Similar Names to Mathilde

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mathilde's German roots

📄 About the Name Mathilde

How Many People Have the Name Mathilde?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 671 people in the United States currently share the name Mathilde. That works out to roughly 1 in every 491,699 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Mathilde a Common or Rare Name?

Mathilde 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 Mathilde Mean?

Mathilde means "ruler of the world" and comes from German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Mathilde Most Popular?

The name Mathilde reached peak popularity in 1894, with 32 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

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 Mathilde?

Approximately 671 people named Mathilde live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,761. That works out to roughly 1 in 491,699 Americans.

Is Mathilde a rare name?

Mathilde is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 491,699 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mathilde mean?

Mathilde means "ruler of the world" and comes from German origins.

Is Mathilde more male or female?

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

When was Mathilde most popular?

Mathilde peaked in 1894 with 32 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

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 US671
All-Time Births1,761
1 in X1 in 491,699
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age82
Peak Year1894
World Rank#6,198
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.