Total births
1,099
Girls' name · since 1887
Gerda
Gerda has 1,099 recorded births since 1887 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1915 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,099
- total births
- 1887–1972
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
Gerda sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,099 recorded since 1887.
Social Security Administration records show Gerda recorded 1,099 times among girls since 1887, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1887 to 1972.
- 1,099 total births
- 1887–1972 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,099 girls have been named Gerda since 1887, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1972.
- 1,099
- total births
- 1887–1972
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Gerda was born in this single decade.
1915
Single peak year
49 babies were named Gerda in 1915 - its busiest year on record.
Gerda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Gerda splits its recorded history at 1927: 44% of all births land in the more recent half, 56% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1891 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1915 peak of 49 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Gerda at a glance
Last recorded 1972Peak year
1915
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1887
Gerda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1887–1972
- Peak year (1915)
- 49
- Annual births at peak, across 86 years of records
Gerda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Gerda's strongest decade.
260 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Gerda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 20
1880s
20 births
- 1890s 92
1890s
92 births
- 1900s 91
1900s
91 births
- 1910s
1910s
260 births
- 1920s
1920s
218 births
- 1930s
1930s
205 births
- 1940s 75
1940s
75 births
- 1950s 80
1950s
80 births
- 1960s 51
1960s
51 births
- 1970s 7
1970s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 260 births (24% of all-time use).
How Gerda compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Gerda's total volume
Gerda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Gerda by state
Where Gerda concentrates geographically, total births since 1887
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 69 | 6.3% |
| #2 | Wisconsin | | 21 | 1.9% |
| #3 | Minnesota | | 16 | 1.5% |
| #4 | California | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | North Dakota | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Texas | | 5 | 0.5% |
New York share of Gerda's total US births 6.3%
Even split
69 of 1,099 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gerda? ▼
Gerda has been given to 1,099 babies in the U.S. since 1887, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1972. 49 babies were born in 1915, its single highest year.
When was Gerda most popular? ▼
Gerda was most popular in the 1910s decade with 260 total births. The single peak year was 1915.
Where is Gerda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gerda are New York (69 births), Wisconsin (21 births), Minnesota (16 births).
How long has the name Gerda been used? ▼
Gerda has been recorded in Social Security data since 1887, spanning 86 years of data through 1972.
What names are similar to Gerda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Geraldine, Gertrude, Gertie, Geri, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Gerda's data
- Gerda's decade-level peak was the 1910s (260 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Gerdas (69 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Gerda
Nearby Names Like Gerda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gerda
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Geri Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1887–1972 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Gerda: Baby Name Since 1887 - 1,099 Births, Peak 1915." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gerda. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Gerda draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.