Total births
1,792
Girls' name · since 1883
Gertha
Since 1883, U.S. Social Security records show 1,792 babies named Gertha, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,792
- total births
- 1883–1971
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
Gertha sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,792 recorded since 1883.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Gertha has been recorded 1,792 times among girls since 1883, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1883 to 1971.
- 1,792 total births
- 1883–1971 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,792 girls have been named Gertha since 1883, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1971.
- 1,792
- total births
- 1883–1971
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Gertha was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
58 babies were named Gertha in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Gertha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Gertha splits its recorded history at 1926: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1885 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1921 peak of 58 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Gertha at a glance
Last recorded 1971Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1883
Gertha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1883–1971
- Peak year (1921)
- 58
- Annual births at peak, across 89 years of records
Gertha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Gertha's strongest decade.
426 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Gertha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 29
1880s
29 births
- 1890s 78
1890s
78 births
- 1900s 155
1900s
155 births
- 1910s
1910s
359 births
- 1920s
1920s
426 births
- 1930s
1930s
289 births
- 1940s
1940s
248 births
- 1950s 159
1950s
159 births
- 1960s 44
1960s
44 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 426 births (24% of all-time use).
How Gertha 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 Gertha's total volume
Gertha vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Gertha by state
Where Gertha concentrates geographically, total births since 1883
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | | 288 | 16.1% |
| #2 | Arkansas | | 82 | 4.6% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 79 | 4.4% |
| #4 | Texas | | 38 | 2.1% |
| #5 | Mississippi | | 36 | 2.0% |
| #6 | Louisiana | | 22 | 1.2% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 17 | 0.9% |
| #8 | Oklahoma | | 5 | 0.3% |
Alabama share of Gertha's total US births 16.1%
Even split
288 of 1,792 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 9 reporting states.
Gertha appears in 9 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gertha? ▼
Gertha has been given to 1,792 babies in the U.S. since 1883, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1971. 58 babies were born in 1921, its single highest year.
When was Gertha most popular? ▼
Gertha was most popular in the 1920s decade with 426 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Gertha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gertha are Alabama (288 births), Arkansas (82 births), North Carolina (79 births).
How long has the name Gertha been used? ▼
Records for Gertha go back to 1883, giving 89 years of history through 1971.
What names are similar to Gertha? ▼
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 Gertha's data
- Gertha's decade-level peak was the 1920s (426 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Alabama records the most Gerthas (288 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Alabama 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 Gertha
Nearby Names Like Gertha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gertha
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1883–1971 (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. "Gertha: Baby Name Since 1883 - 1,792 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gertha. 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 Gertha 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 July 2026.