Total births
188
Girls' name · since 1909
Gurtha
Since 1909, U.S. Social Security records show 188 babies named Gurtha, peaking in 1925. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 188
- total births
- 1909–1947
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
Gurtha is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 188 have been recorded since 1909.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Gurtha has been recorded 188 times among girls since 1909, 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 1909 to 1947.
- 188 total births
- 1909–1947 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
188 girls have been named Gurtha since 1909, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1947.
- 188
- total births
- 1909–1947
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Gurtha was born in this single decade.
1925
Single peak year
12 babies were named Gurtha in 1925 - its busiest year on record.
Gurtha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Gurtha's SSA record in two at 1925 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1915, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1925 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Gurtha at a glance
Last recorded 1947Peak year
1925
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1909
Gurtha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1909–1947
- Peak year (1925)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Gurtha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Gurtha's strongest decade.
78 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Gurtha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 7
1900s
7 births
- 1910s
1910s
44 births
- 1920s
1920s
78 births
- 1930s
1930s
44 births
- 1940s 15
1940s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 78 births (41% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gurtha? ▼
Since 1909, Social Security records show 188 babies named Gurtha. The most recent recorded year was 1947. Its busiest year on record was 1925, with 12 births.
When was Gurtha most popular? ▼
Gurtha was most popular in the 1920s decade with 78 total births. The single peak year was 1925.
How long has the name Gurtha been used? ▼
Records for Gurtha go back to 1909, giving 39 years of history through 1947.
What names are similar to Gurtha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gurleen, Gurnoor, Gurpreet, Gurbani, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Gurtha's data
- Gurtha's decade-level peak was the 1920s (78 total births); usage has since declined to 15 in the 1940s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Gurtha
Nearby Names Like Gurtha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gurtha
Gurleen Girl
#8647 608 births
Gurnoor Girl
#7504 384 births
Gurpreet Girl
172 births
Gurbani Girl
#7183 161 births
Gurnaaz Girl
#5942 155 births
Compare Gurtha side by side: Gurtha vs Gurleen Gurtha vs Gurnoor Gurtha vs Gurpreet
Related Names
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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, 1909–1947 (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. "Gurtha: Baby Name Since 1909 - 188 Births, Peak 1925." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gurtha. 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 Gurtha 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.