Gertrude
Peaked at #22 nationally in 1906, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Gertrude has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Gertrude — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#22
in 1906
Current rank
#4683
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Gertrude reached its peak popularity for girls in 1906, ranking #22 nationally with 2,375 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #6284 (2014) to #4683 (2024) — a 25% improvement.
As of 2024, Gertrude ranks #4683 nationally for girls, with 29 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #4,683 | 29 |
| 2023 | #4,491 | 31 |
| 2022 | #4,405 | 32 |
| 2021 | #4,544 | 30 |
| 2020 | #4,291 | 32 |
| 2019 | #4,196 | 34 |
| 2018 | #5,215 | 25 |
| 2017 | #5,097 | 26 |
Gertrude — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#573
in 1891
Last ranked
#3898
in 1949
Years tracked
55
1884–1949
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1884, Gertrude reached its peak popularity for boys in 1891, ranking #573 nationally with 11 babies given the name that year.
Gertrude hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1949, when it stood at #3898.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | #3,898 | 5 |
| 1943 | #3,064 | 7 |
| 1939 | #3,253 | 6 |
| 1938 | #2,120 | 12 |
| 1937 | #2,759 | 8 |
| 1936 | #2,514 | 9 |
| 1935 | #1,970 | 14 |
| 1934 | #3,440 | 6 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Gertrude most popular?
Gertrude was most popular in 1906, when it ranked #22 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Gertrude becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Gertrude?
At least 177,651 babies have been recorded with the name Gertrude in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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