186,727births recorded
6Countries
1Variants
1899Peak · United States
#6546United States 2025
Gertrude is a girl name family recorded 186,727 times in 6 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#6546 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1899, at 624.1 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Gertrude
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude | English | 177,668 | 🇺🇸 United States | #6546 | 1899 | ▼ 27 % |
| Gertrude | English | 4,745 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 1917 | – |
| Gertrude | English | 3,765 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1918 | – |
| Gertrude | English | 344 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1927 | – |
| Gertrude | English | 170 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | – | 1964 | – |
| Gertrude | English | 35 | 🇦🇹 Austria | – | 1984 | – |
Questions about Gertrude
How popular is the name Gertrude?
In 2025 it ranked #6546 in the United States. Official registers record 186,727 births across 6 countries.
When was Gertrude most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1899, at 624.1 births per 100,000.
Is Gertrude a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Gertrude is a girl name.