Hertha
girl nameHertha entered the US charts in 1886, peaked at #571 in 1902, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1886–2025
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rank today
#571
peak (1902)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #791 |
| 1890s | #730 |
| 1900s | #841 |
| 1910s | #902 |
| 1920s | #1467 |
| 1930s | #2510 |
| 1940s | #3719 |
| 1950s | #5395 |
| 1960s | #5898 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Hertha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Hertha 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 Hertha in 2025?
- Hertha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Hertha most popular?
- Hertha peaked in 1902, reaching #571 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Hertha with classmates?
- Hertha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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