Gertrude
Female name · ↓ Falling
121,314
Total Births
1915
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Gertrude
Gertrude is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1910s with significant usage. Approximately 121,314 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 18,889 births |
| 1890s | 22,629 births |
| 1900s | 23,536 births |
| 1910s | 26,322 births |
| 1920s | 17,864 births |
| 1930s | 6,898 births |
| 1940s | 3,205 births |
| 1950s | 1,591 births |
| 1960s | 380 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gertrude?
Gertrude has been given to 121,314 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1915 with 2,781 births that year.
Is Gertrude a boy or girl name?
Gertrude is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Gertrude most popular?
Gertrude was most popular in 1915, when 2,781 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Gertrude?
Gertrude first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).