Gerda
girl nameGerda entered the US charts in 1887, peaked at #872 in 1890, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1887–2025
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rank today
#872
peak (1890)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1032 |
| 1890s | #1092 |
| 1900s | #1260 |
| 1910s | #1282 |
| 1920s | #1884 |
| 1930s | #1799 |
| 1940s | #3205 |
| 1950s | #4489 |
| 1960s | #5967 |
| 1970s | #6558 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Gerda are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gerda alive today was born around 1921, making them about 104 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gerda in 2025?
- Gerda is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Gerda most popular?
- Gerda peaked in 1890, reaching #872 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Gerda with classmates?
- Gerda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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