Total births
12
Boys' name · since 1919
Gettis
Since 1919, U.S. Social Security records show 12 babies named Gettis, peaking in 1919. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 12
- total births
- 1919–1932
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
Gettis sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 12 recorded since 1919.
Social Security Administration records show Gettis recorded 12 times among boys since 1919, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys 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 1919 to 1932.
- 12 total births
- 1919–1932 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 58% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
12 boys have been named Gettis since 1919, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1932.
- 12
- total births
- 1919–1932
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Gettis was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
7 babies were named Gettis in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
Gettis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Gettis splits its recorded history at 1932: 42% of all births land in the more recent half, 58% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1932 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1919 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Gettis at a glance
Last recorded 1932Peak year
1919
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1919
Gettis popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1919–1932
- Peak year (1919)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 14 years of records
Gettis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Gettis's strongest decade.
7 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Gettis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
7 births
- 1930s
1930s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 7 births (58% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gettis? ▼
Since 1919, Social Security records show 12 babies named Gettis. The most recent recorded year was 1932. Its busiest year on record was 1919, with 7 births.
When was Gettis most popular? ▼
Gettis was most popular in the 1910s decade with 7 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
How long has the name Gettis been used? ▼
Records for Gettis go back to 1919, giving 14 years of history through 1932.
What names are similar to Gettis? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Getsemani, Getty, Getzel, Geter, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Gettis's data
- Gettis's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (7 total births) through the 1930s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Gettis
Nearby Names Like Gettis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gettis
Getsemani Boy
12 births
Getty Boy
10 births
Getzel Boy
7 births
Geter Boy
5 births
Gettys Boy
5 births
Compare Gettis side by side: Gettis vs Getsemani Gettis vs Getty Gettis vs Getzel
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1919–1932 (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. "Gettis: Baby Name Since 1919 - 12 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gettis. 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 Gettis 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.