Total births
1,453
Girls' name · since 1886
Hertha
Since 1886, U.S. Social Security records show 1,453 babies named Hertha, peaking in 1916. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,453
- total births
- 1886–1965
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
Hertha is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,453 have been recorded since 1886.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Hertha has been recorded 1,453 times among girls since 1886, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1886 to 1965.
- 1,453 total births
- 1886–1965 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,453 girls have been named Hertha since 1886, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1965.
- 1,453
- total births
- 1886–1965
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Hertha was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
65 babies were named Hertha in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Hertha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Hertha's full recorded timeline at 1921, 35% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 65% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1946, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1916 peak of 65 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Hertha at a glance
Last recorded 1965Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1886
Hertha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1886–1965
- Peak year (1916)
- 65
- Annual births at peak, across 80 years of records
Hertha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Hertha's strongest decade.
451 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Hertha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 40
1880s
40 births
- 1890s
1890s
181 births
- 1900s
1900s
221 births
- 1910s
1910s
451 births
- 1920s
1920s
312 births
- 1930s 124
1930s
124 births
- 1940s 90
1940s
90 births
- 1950s 16
1950s
16 births
- 1960s 18
1960s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 451 births (31% of all-time use).
How Hertha 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 Hertha's total volume
Hertha vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Hertha by state
Where Hertha concentrates geographically, total births since 1886
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 71 | 4.9% |
| #2 | North Dakota | | 61 | 4.2% |
| #3 | Wisconsin | | 26 | 1.8% |
| #4 | Minnesota | | 23 | 1.6% |
| #5 | Missouri | | 13 | 0.9% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 12 | 0.8% |
| #7 | Iowa | | 10 | 0.7% |
Texas share of Hertha's total US births 4.9%
Even split
71 of 1,453 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hertha? ▼
Since 1886, Social Security records show 1,453 babies named Hertha. The most recent recorded year was 1965. Its busiest year on record was 1916, with 65 births.
When was Hertha most popular? ▼
Hertha was most popular in the 1910s decade with 451 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Hertha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hertha are Texas (71 births), North Dakota (61 births), Wisconsin (26 births).
How long has the name Hertha been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Hertha since 1886 -- 80 years through the most recent 1965 data.
What names are similar to Hertha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Herlinda, Herminia, Hermelinda, Hermione, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Hertha's data
- Hertha's decade-level peak was the 1910s (451 total births); usage has since declined to 18 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Herthas (71 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Hertha
Nearby Names Like Hertha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hertha
Herlinda Girl
#7985 4,410 births
Herminia Girl
#12200 3,757 births
Hermelinda Girl
#10350 2,039 births
Hermione Girl
#1677 1,839 births
Hermina Girl
1,587 births
Compare Hertha side by side: Hertha vs Herlinda Hertha vs Herminia Hertha vs Hermelinda
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1886–1965 (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. "Hertha: Baby Name Since 1886 - 1,453 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hertha. 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 Hertha 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.