Matilda
A Germanic name with Australian ranking history from 2008 to 2025.
Popularity of Matilda in Australia
2024 #7→2025 #8Down 1 place
Matilda ranks 8th for girls in the latest available Australian data (2025). Its best recorded rank is 7th in 2024. Since first appearing at 15th in 2008, it has moved up 7 places overall. In the latest year-to-year comparison it fell 1 place.
View yearly ranks
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #8 |
| 2024 | #7 |
| 2023 | #13 |
| 2022 | #9 |
| 2021 | #10 |
| 2020 | #13 |
| 2019 | #15 |
| 2018 | #11 |
| 2017 | #20 |
| 2016 | #18 |
| 2015 | #12 |
| 2014 | #22 |
| 2013 | #23 |
| 2012 | #17 |
| 2011 | #22 |
| 2010 | #18 |
| 2009 | #16 |
| 2008 | #15 |
Meaning
The name Matilda is commonly linked to strength in battle.
In a nutshellMatilda means “strength in battle”.
Origin
Matilda is usually described as a Germanic name.
Origin in briefGermanic Name
Quick answers
Questions about Matilda
Is Matilda a popular name in Australia?
Yes. Matilda ranked #8 for baby girls in Australia in 2025, placing it inside the current top 10.
Is Matilda becoming more popular?
In the latest comparison, Matilda moved from #7 in 2024 to #8 in 2025, a fall of 1 place. Over the full visible history it moved from #15 in 2008 to #8 in 2025.
Is Matilda a girl or boy name?
On Baby Names Australia, Matilda appears as a baby girl name.
What does Matilda mean?
Matilda is most commonly linked to strength in battle.
What is the origin of Matilda?
Matilda is usually described as a Germanic name.
Is Matilda short for anything?
Matilda is usually used as its own name. Nickname options include Tilly, Tillie or Mattie.
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About the data
Popularity figures use the Australian ranking datasets used by Baby Names Australia, with source-priority rules applied where public sources overlap.
Latest data year
2025
Last updated
2026-08-20