Total births
597
Girls' name · since 1896
Girtha
Since 1896, U.S. Social Security records show 597 babies named Girtha, peaking in 1919. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 597
- total births
- 1896–1959
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
Girtha is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 597 have been recorded since 1896.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Girtha has been recorded 597 times among girls since 1896, 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 1896 to 1959.
- 597 total births
- 1896–1959 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 26% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
597 girls have been named Girtha since 1896, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1959.
- 597
- total births
- 1896–1959
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Girtha was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
22 babies were named Girtha in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
Girtha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Girtha's SSA record in two at 1927 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1905, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1919 peak of 22, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Girtha at a glance
Last recorded 1959Peak year
1919
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1896
Girtha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1896–1959
- Peak year (1919)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 64 years of records
Girtha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Girtha's strongest decade.
156 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Girtha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 16
1890s
16 births
- 1900s 51
1900s
51 births
- 1910s
1910s
133 births
- 1920s
1920s
156 births
- 1930s
1930s
118 births
- 1940s
1940s
95 births
- 1950s 28
1950s
28 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 156 births (26% of all-time use).
How Girtha 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 Girtha's total volume
Girtha vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Girtha by state
Where Girtha concentrates geographically, total births since 1896
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 33 | 5.5% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 21 | 3.5% |
| #3 | Arkansas | | 14 | 2.3% |
| #4 | Louisiana | | 6 | 1.0% |
| #5 | Texas | | 5 | 0.8% |
Mississippi share of Girtha's total US births 5.5%
Even split
33 of 597 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Girtha? ▼
597 babies have been named Girtha since 1896. It was last recorded in 1959. The peak year was 1919 with 22 births.
When was Girtha most popular? ▼
Girtha was most popular in the 1920s decade with 156 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
Where is Girtha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Girtha are Mississippi (33 births), Alabama (21 births), Arkansas (14 births).
How long has the name Girtha been used? ▼
Records for Girtha go back to 1896, giving 64 years of history through 1959.
What names are similar to Girtha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Girl, Girlie, Girtie, Girtrude, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Girtha's data
- Girtha's decade-level peak was the 1920s (156 total births); usage has since declined to 28 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Girthas (33 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi 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 Girtha
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Girtha
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Girtie Girl
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Girtrude Girl
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Girasol Girl
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Compare Girtha side by side: Girtha vs Girl Girtha vs Girlie Girtha vs Girtie
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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, 1896–1959 (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. "Girtha: Baby Name Since 1896 - 597 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/girtha. 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 Girtha 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.