How Many People Are Named Gertrude?
177,651
people in the United States are named Gertrude
1 in 1,885 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#435
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0530%
Of US population
Peak Year
1917
6,315 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English, Dutch
Pronunciation:
GUR-trood (English), khər-TRUY-də (Dutch)
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Means "spear of strength", derived from the Germanic elements ger "spear" and thrud "strength". Saint Gertrude the Great was a 13th-century nun and mystic writer. It was probably introduced to England by settlers from the Low Countries in the 15th century. Shakespeare used the name in his play 'Hamlet' (1600) for the mother of the title character. A famous bearer was the American writer Gertrude Stein (1874-1946).
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 107.6 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
17,378
Pennsylvania
12,365
Massachusetts
6,590
Illinois
6,433
Michigan
5,301
Ohio
5,085
New Jersey
4,845
Wisconsin
3,744
Texas
3,209
Louisiana
3,021
💡 Fun Facts About "Gertrude"
- 29 babies were named Gertrude in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1917
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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