Gertha
girl nameGertha entered the US charts in 1883, peaked at #754 in 1883, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1883–2025
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rank today
#754
peak (1883)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1050 |
| 1890s | #1170 |
| 1900s | #983 |
| 1910s | #1038 |
| 1920s | #1202 |
| 1930s | #1397 |
| 1940s | #1789 |
| 1950s | #2924 |
| 1960s | #5213 |
| 1970s | #8324 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Gertha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gertha alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gertha in 2025?
- Gertha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Gertha most popular?
- Gertha peaked in 1883, reaching #754 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Gertha with classmates?
- Gertha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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