Gertrud
girl nameGertrud entered the US charts in 1894, peaked at #1353 in 1894, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1894–2025
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rank today
#1353
peak (1894)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1353 |
| 1900s | #1877 |
| 1910s | #3980 |
| 1920s | #4967 |
Living bearers
The typical Gertrud alive today was born around 1915, making them about 110 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gertrud in 2025?
- Gertrud is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Gertrud most popular?
- Gertrud peaked in 1894, reaching #1353 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Gertrud with classmates?
- Gertrud will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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