Gertie
girl nameGertie entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #204 in 1885, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#204
peak (1885)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #234 |
| 1890s | #256 |
| 1900s | #315 |
| 1910s | #414 |
| 1920s | #576 |
| 1930s | #652 |
| 1940s | #1027 |
| 1950s | #1948 |
| 1960s | #4256 |
| 1970s | #7997 |
| 1980s | #10470 |
| 2000s | #17168 |
| 2010s | #14445 |
| 2020s | #12817 |
Living bearers
About 1,200 people named Gertie are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gertie alive today was born around 1917, making them about 108 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gertie in 2025?
- Gertie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Gertie most popular?
- Gertie peaked in 1885, reaching #204 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Gertie with classmates?
- Gertie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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