How Many People Are Named Matilyn?
Complete statistics for the name Matilyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Matilyn is a very rare female name, with only 928 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 355,621 Americans. The majority of those named Matilyn are under 30, with the peak year of popularity being 2008 when 63 babies were given this name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the number 4 symbolizes stability and practicality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 17All 936 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: 2008Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Matilyn Through the Generations
Matilyn, a name that emerged in the modern era, saw its highest usage in 2008 with 63 births. Since then, its popularity has been on a steady decline, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. With 913 of the 928 individuals named Matilyn being under 30 years old, it's clear that this name is predominantly favored by younger parents, contributing to its contemporary appeal.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Matilyn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Matilyn
How Many People Have the Name Matilyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 928 people in the United States currently share the name Matilyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 355,621 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Matilyn a Common or Rare Name?
Matilyn 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 Matilyn Mean?
Matilyn means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Matilyn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Matilyn Most Popular?
The name Matilyn reached peak popularity in 2008, with 63 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Matilyn?
Approximately 928 people named Matilyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 936. That works out to roughly 1 in 355,621 Americans.
Is Matilyn a rare name?
Matilyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 355,621 Americans has this name.
What does the name Matilyn mean?
Matilyn means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Matilyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Matilyn are male and 100% are female.
When was Matilyn most popular?
Matilyn peaked in 2008 with 63 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.