Mafalda
Every Mafalda since 1902 — 1,279 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mafalda
Mafalda is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1902, 1,279 American babies have been named Mafalda. Its peak came in 1925, when 85 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mafalda stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mafalda year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
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| 1935 | 11 | #2,669 |
| 1930 | 32 | #1,362 |
| 1925 | 85 | #803 |
| 1920 | 55 | #1,001 |
| 1915 | 76 | #758 |
| 1910 | 7 | #2,050 |
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Famous people named Mafalda
- Mafalda of Portugal Companion · 1197–1256
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mafalda in 2025?
Mafalda did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Mafalda?
1,279 babies have been named Mafalda in the United States since 1902, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mafalda most popular?
Mafalda peaked in 1925, when 85 newborns received the name.
Is Mafalda a boy or girl name?
Mafalda is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mafalda rising or falling?
Mafalda has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Mafalda?
Well-known people named Mafalda include Mafalda of Portugal (companion).